Plant Operator

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water is seeking a Plant Operator to manage operational activities at their facility. The role involves ensuring safety and efficiency while conducting plant process sampling, managing stock levels, and maintaining equipment. Candidates should possess operational experience and a strong understanding of health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Operational experience of process plant.
• Ability to solve problems logically.
• Understanding of Health & Safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct plant process sampling and analysis.
• Manage consumable stock levels and report incidents.
• Carry out first-line maintenance on infrastructure.

Skills

Problem Solving

Health & Safety Awareness

Organisational Skills

Continuous Improvement

Job description

What you’ll be responsible for

As a Plant Operator, you will:

1. Undertake all activities in a safe and hygienic manner.
2. Receive food waste deliveries.
3. Perform activities in accordance with the site environmental permit and contractual requirements.
4. Conduct plant process sampling and analysis.
5. Complete data entry, analysis, and interrogation.
6. Report incidents, accidents, hazards, and near misses.
7. Manage consumable stock levels and provide feedback for reordering.
8. Carry out first-line maintenance and housekeeping on infrastructure and assets.
9. Prepare and distribute plant reading reports to stakeholders.
10. Serve as a Tier 1 responder for the site standby arrangements.

Who you’ll work with

Internal

• Dwr Cymru Welsh Water (DCWW) support services

External

• Customer
• Contractors
• Site visitors

About you

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Operational experience of process plant.
• Ability to solve problems; takes ownership and approaches problem solving with a logical approach.
• Understanding of Health & Safety; works safely and encourages others to do the same.
• Organised, dedicated approach with the proven ability to meet deadlines and targets.
• Ability to attain the appropriate level of competence to operate moving plant and licensing, where appropriate.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and process efficiencies.

Good to know

• Shift Pattern: Week 1 – 06:30 – 14:30; Week 2 - 14:00 – 22:00; Week 3 – 08:00 – 16:00
• Requirement to participate in a standby rota (1 in 7)
• Saturday working (1 in 5)