Trainee Site Chemist Stewartby, England
Job description
Salary: £23,000 per annum plus Veolia benefits
Location: Stewartby
When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone.
Through our graduate scheme you’ll help us to achieve our purpose of Ecological Transformation and build a career we can be proud of. No matter what role you have, when you join us you can play a key role in achieving our vision, and we can make yours happen too.
We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment in small and big ways, and contribute towards our inclusive culture.
What we can offer you;
- 25 days of annual leave
- Access to our company pension scheme
- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
- Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
- One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
- Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
Training and development;
The successful candidate will be expected to complete a full chemistry diploma course with the further option of studying for a chemistry degree via the Open University.
This is a four year course that will be fully funded by Veolia including day release to study, a week in the Summer to attend the Open University Campus and the full support and resources required to complete this qualification. At the end of which the successful candidate will be a fully qualified chemist on site with a nationally recognised qualification.
Full internal training wil alsol be provided in various aspects of site operations including health and safety, environmental protection and waste regulations
What you'll be doing;
- Work for the senior chemist in the hazardous waste transfer station.
- Analyse incoming material to the site for compliance against agreed waste specifications.
- Allocate recycling and disposal routes for incoming material, ensuring all legal requirements for environmental protection are complied with.
- Help to ensure the site and plant operates in a safe and compliant manner.
What we're looking for;
- A minimum of A-Level in Chemistry or equivalent.
This position would suit someone looking to expand their career options in the exciting and growing environmental sector by contributing towards Veolia’s purpose of ecological transformation and at the same time study towards a degree as an alternative to the traditional university route.
We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.
Here at Veolia, we’re proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £23,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: JR9794
