Effluent Treatment Plant Operator (Nights)

Cranswick PLC; Eye; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Wellbeing hub

Cycle to work

Free parking

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Cranswick Country Foods Fresh Poultry in Eye, Suffolk, is seeking an Effluent Treatment Plant Operator (Nights) to run the effluent treatment plant, optimise performance and maintain compliance. Working 4on4off, 17:30–05:30, you will ensure tests and maintenance are carried out safely.

You will join a team focused on testing, monitoring tank levels and flow, and meeting ENV.810 standards. Benefits include pension, wellbeing hub access, cycle to work and free parking.

Qualifications

• Knowledge/experience of an effluent/water treatment plant is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on your own initiative and in a team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely carry out all tasks set by the engineering management.
• Ensure PPMs, maintenance, breakdowns and all work are carried out timely and safely.
• Make sure all relevant tests on the water system are completed accurately and on time.
• Ensure PPMs relating to the odour abatement system are undertaken and documented.
• Daily and weekly effluent sampling and tests in accordance with ENV.810.
• Oversee/undertake testing for R&D purposes and report results.

Skills

Water treatment

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

PPM planning

Tools

Water testing equipment

Job description

About Cranswick Country Foods Fresh Poultry:

Cranswick Country Foods Fresh Poultry in Eye, Suffolk is serious about its quality chicken products. Now we're hungry for talented people to join us. It's win win; you achieve your potential, we achieve our ambitious growth plans.

Job requirements of Effluent Treatment Plant Operator (Nights):

We are looking for an Effluent Treatment Plant Operator (Nights) to support with the running of the effluent treatment plant, optimize plant performance and maintain compliance.

Hours

4on4off, 17:30 - 05:30

Duties

• Safely carry out all tasks set by the engineering management
• Ensure PPM's , maintenance, breakdowns and all work is carried out in a timely safe manner
• Make sure all relevant tests on the water system are completed accurately and on time
• Make sure all PPM's relating to the odour abatement system are undertaken and documented
• Daily and weekly effluent sampling and tests in accordance with ENV.810
• Oversee/undertake any testing required for R and D purposes and report back results/findings
• Monitor all tank levels, flow rates and trends and report and concerns to the engineering management
• Maintain good manufacturing practice, investigate and record hazards, risks and near misses

What you will need:

• Knowledge and experience of an effluent/water treatment plant is desirable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work on your own initiative, as well as in a team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Pay and benefits:

• Rate of pay - £32-37k per annum
• Auto enrolment into our company pension scheme
• Access to our 'Feed your Wellbeing' hub, offering a range of retail, restaurant and entertainment discounts and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted local gym membership
• Death in service insurance
• Free Parking and Canteen facilities

Closing Date:

3 rd December 2026 (please note that should we receive significant interest, this closing date may be brought forward )