Domestic Waste Technician

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

Job summary

A leading water management company is seeking a Domestic Waste Technician based around Bury St Edmunds/Ipswich. The role involves overseeing operations at waste import sites, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and delivering excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have a full UK driving licence, strong problem-solving skills, and a flexible approach to working hours. A range of benefits will be provided, including a competitive pension scheme and annual bonus.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Personal private health care

Annual bonus scheme

25 days leave plus Bank Holidays

Flexible benefits for wellbeing

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Knowledge of wastewater regulations is desirable.
• Experience in operational environments preferred.

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 professional support to customers.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Flexible approach to working hours

Experience working outdoors

Job description

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? Do you enjoy working outdoors and being on the move? 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.

As a valued employee you’ll be entitled to:

• Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%
• Personal private health care
• Annual bonus scheme
• Opportunity to volunteer do unpaid work in the community
• 25 days leave, rising with service + Bank Holidays, with the option to swap Christmas and Easter holidays for those celebrated by your religion
• Life Cover at 8x your salary
• Personal Accident cover – up to 5x your salary
• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
• Paid time off when you’re physically and mentally unwell
• Lots of great benefits including 20% off new EE mobile contracts, discounted cinema tickets and a Cycle2Work scheme
• Free parking at all offices, site and leisure parks
• Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paternity / partner pay. Opportunity for shared parental pay.

What you’ll be doing:

• 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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