Site Chemist

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: 29,000 per annum plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week, 8am to 4pm

Location: AstraZeneca Discovery Centre, CB2 0AA

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.

Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you:

• 25 days of annual leave
  
• Access to our people's pension scheme
  
• Free physiotherapy service
  
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
  
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
  
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
  

What you'll be doing:

• Provide support for the Veolia Site Manager in implementing hazardous waste operations at AstraZeneca Discovery Centre
  
• System management of chemical waste processes within the AstraZeneca Discovery Centre
  
• Completing both regulatory and internal documentation of all associated laboratory waste related activities
  
• Liaison with laboratory facility suppliers to ensure safe and efficient presentation of laboratory waste
  
• Liaison with Veolia and third party disposal facilities to ensure compliant waste removal from the AstraZeneca, Discovery Centre
  
• Management of hazardous waste storage areas
  
• As an integral member of the waste management team, provide assistance, when required, to complete the daily operations and task specific procedures for the collection, accumulation, treatment, packaging and dispatch of all waste materials originating from the AstraZeneca Discovery Centre.
  

What we're looking for:

• Expert knowledge of chemical waste handling, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance
  
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders
  
• Excellent communication skills for interaction with all levels of staff and external partners
  
• Experience with documentation management, including Duty of Care and compliance records
  
• Physical capability combined with practical knowledge of waste packaging and transportation requirements
  

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.