Domestic Waste Technician

Anglian Water; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water company is seeking a Domestic Waste Technician to manage waste discharges across facilities. Applicants should have a full UK driving licence and reside near Bury St Edmunds. Key responsibilities include overseeing operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing support to customers. The role requires flexibility in working hours and strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Be based around Bury St Edmunds / Ipswich area.
• Flexibility in working hours is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations at domestic waste import sites.
• Conduct site and equipment checks and troubleshoot issues.
• Promote health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Sample and assess waste for compliance.
• Provide support to customers and site teams.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience working outdoors

Knowledge of wastewater regulations

Job description

Overview

Circa £27,500 per annum

Full time/Permanent

40 hours per week - Flexible shifts working between 7.00am - 6.00pm

Location: Field Based - Bury St Edmunds / Ipswich area

Join the UK's largest water company!

Are you passionate about environmental responsibility and customer service? Alpheus, a key part of the Anglian Water Group, is looking for a dedicated Domestic Waste Technician to help manage the safe and compliant discharge of domestic waste across our Water Recycling Centres.

As the face of Alpheus, you'll travel across the Anglian Water region, ensuring domestic waste is handled efficiently, safely, and in line with environmental regulations. You'll work closely with customers, tanker drivers, and site teams, playing a vital role in protecting our water recycling network and delivering excellent service.

What you'll be doing:

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations at domestic waste import sites
• Conduct site and equipment checks, troubleshoot issues, and maintain high housekeeping standards
• Promote and uphold health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Sample and assess waste for compliance and report any irregularities
• Provide professional, friendly support to customers and site teams

What does it take to be successful?

• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Be based around Bury St Edmunds / Ipswich area
• Flexible approach to working hours to cover core business hours
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working outdoors and in operational environments
• Knowledge of wastewater regulations and the sewage industry (desirable)

Inclusion at Anglian Water

Don't meet every requirement on the job advert? Please still apply! Having a wealth of people from different backgrounds and with different experiences introduces new ways of thinking which transforms how we work. Challenging our thinking and decision-making helps us to continually improve. It also better reflects our region and the customers and communities that we serve every single day. Even if you are not successful for this particular role, your application could open other opportunities.

Closing date: Friday 19th September 2025

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