Job Description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Grade: 4.3

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Bridges Road

Ellesmere Port

Cheshire

CH65 4EQ

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.

As a Stock Control Chemist you'll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. 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 plus bank holidays
  
• Access to our company/people's pension scheme
  
• 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
  
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
  
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
  
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
  

What you'll be doing;

• Receive, verify (consignment notes), inspect, sample and classify packaged hazardous waste in line with permit requirements.
  
• Assess hazards, determine appropriate process routes, and maintain accurate records in HazMat.
  
• Generate and apply barcode labels to ensure full traceability.
  
• Coordinate with Day Team operators to move and store waste safely; update storage locations in HazMat.
  
• Ensure storage complies with segregation policy; complete daily storage area checks.
  
• Sample and complete compatibility testing of liquid wastes per local instructions.
  
• Produce compliant waste processing "menus" (including LLW) to meet plant process and emissions limits across multiple process routes.
  
• Produce required documentation (re-handle/re-pack certificates, greenhouse checksheets, COSHH assessments).
  
• Provide regular stock/process/HazMat reporting and liaise with the Materials Manager to optimise plant intake.
  
• Identify and report non-conforming loads and safety observations/incidents using site systems (e.g., EcoOnline).
  
• Support waste acceptance/site monitoring duties (RPS) and escort customers for witness burns when required.
  
• Maintain high housekeeping/5S standards in the office and storage areas.
  

What we're looking for;

• Experience or strong capability in hazardous waste receipt, inspection, sampling and classification within a regulated environment.
  
• Working knowledge of permit compliance, segregation/storage controls, and safe handling/PPE requirements.
  
• Confidence producing compliant process plans/menus and associated documentation, including COSHH.
  
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy; competent using inventory/traceability systems (HazMat experience desirable).
  
• Clear communicator who works effectively with operations teams and can manage priorities in a live plant environment.
  
• Proactive safety mindset with confidence reporting non-conformance and incidents via site systems.
  
• Flexibility to work the stated shifts and maintain consistent coverage.
  
• FLT experience/certification desirable (or willingness to undertake as required).
  
• Ability to pass DBS screening to support secure destruction contracts (Government/MOD).
  

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.

If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. These new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract, if you have any questions about how this might affect you, please don't hesitate to contact your line manager or the HR team.

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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.