Transfer Station Chemist in Marchwood

Salary: Competitive plus Veolia benefitsHours: 40 Hours - Monday - FridayLocation: Marchwood, Hampshire, SO40 4PBThe Transfer Station Chemist role is an onsite role at Marchwood Treatment Works providing specialist Chemical processing of Hazardous waste in the Transfer Station ready for onward disposal.What we can offer you;25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays Access to our company pension schemeDiscounts on everything from groceries to well known retailersAccess to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to.What you'll be doing;To assist in the operation and management of the transfer operations at Marchwood including, but not limited to, drums, containers and dry wasteTo ensure that all materials, including containerised materials entering the site for storage or transfer be inspected, recorded and monitored through to final dispatch in accordance with site procedures and the working plan/PPC permit; to include the routine analysis and identification of drummed and packaged wasteEnsuring that deviations against the acceptance criteria are promptly notified to the appropriate Company personnel.To liaise with the Transfer Manager and Operations Manager regarding the stock levels on site, inputs to the site and dispatches from the site.To direct site personnel in the movement & storage requirements thereby ensuring compliance with site and HSE regulations on the storage of hazardous materials.To sample and analyse all materials destined for on-site treatment performing compatibility testing and the generation of written instructions for site personnel.To perform daily inspections of the transfer area, highlight (and where appropriate remedy) and report potential breaches of permit or safe working conditions.To liaise with the Marine collections team to ensure waste enters site in accordance with applicable proceduresTo cooperate with site management in ensuring that site personnel, contractors and visitors comply with the site rules.What we're looking for;Degree/HNC in chemistry or a relevant scientific qualification.Good interpersonal skills.knowledge of environmental legislation.The ability to work as part of a team and upon their own initiative.An ability to overcome problems and find solutions independently.Enthusiastic and willing to learn.Additional desired qualifications would be a Fork Lift Truck Licence, and first aid qualifications however, these will be provided.What's next?Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation and Highly Commended as a workplace for 55+..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. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply