Acid Bath & Effluent Operator

The MSS Group; Newport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Health service

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing ambassadors

Life assurance – 3x annual salary

Job summary

MSS Water Ltd in Newport is seeking an Acid Attendant to join our team on-site at Llanwern. This full-time, permanent role supports the effluent treatment and pickle line processes, with 4 on/4 off 12-hour shifts (days and nights) across 7 cycles.

Responsibilities include monitoring and sampling acid baths, managing lime dosing, equipment checks, and safety audits. A CCNSG or similar and a UK driving licence are preferred, with training available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated competence through training records and experience.
• Ability to work alone while adhering to strict quality control systems and operational procedures.
• Ability to work as part of a team when required.
• Proficiency in basic IT applications including MS Word and Excel.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Hold CCNSG (training can be provided if required).

Responsibilities

• Undertake operational tasks to enable the effluent plant and pickle line to run efficiently.
• Monitor and replace acid inhibitor.
• Drain and fill pickle line tanks and rinse tanks.
• Manually start and stop steam lines.
• Receive acid and lime deliveries.
• Monitor and drain sumps and bunds.
• Sample acid baths; titrate pickle line bath samples.
• Transfer ferrous chloride solution and clean filters.
• Check neutralisation tanks and lime dosing.
• Inspect pickle lines and deal with spills.
• Carry out safety and housekeeping audits.

Skills

Independent working

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

CCNSG certification

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

MSS Water Ltd in Newport is seeking an Acid Attendant to join our team on-site at Llanwern. This full-time, permanent role supports the effluent treatment and pickle line processes, with 4 on/4 off 12-hour shifts (days and nights) across 7 cycles.

Responsibilities include monitoring and sampling acid baths, managing lime dosing, equipment checks, and safety audits. A CCNSG or similar and a UK driving licence are preferred, with training available.