Recycling Operator

Anglian Water; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services company is hiring a Recycling Operator in Bury St Edmunds. This field-based role involves emptying, maintaining, and cleaning wastewater lagoons. Candidates should have knowledge of health and safety and be willing to travel. Competitive compensation and multiple benefits offered. Closing date for applications is 8th October 2025.

Benefits

Personal private health care

25 days annual leave

Business use of company van

Competitive pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Life Assurance

Paid time off for mental health

Qualifications

• Essential understanding of Health and Safety procedures.
• Knowledge of Water Recycling/Environmental Waste is preferred.
• Willingness to stay away from home for business needs.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily machine/vehicle checks/tasks per schedule.
• Operate machinery and vehicles according to Daily Work Schedule.
• Liaise with Controlling team on operational issues.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation.
• Complete internal paperwork accurately.

Skills

Knowledge/Good understanding of Health and Safety procedures

Competent IT skills

Willingness to travel

Education

B&E Licence preferred

Tools

360 Excavator

Telehandler

Job description

Overview

Circa £29,743 - depending on skills and experience plus overtime + business use of company van
Permanent, 37 hours, Full Time

Location: Bury St Edmunds but covering wider East of England - role will be field based along with some overnight stays - all expenses covered

Our people are important to us, and we want to make sure that we reward and recognise all the great work that they do.

Your benefits will include:

• Personal private health care
• 25 days annual leave - rising with length of service
• Business use of company van plus access to tools and all uniform and PPE
• Competitive pension scheme - Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%
• Bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.
• A flexible working culture
• Life Assurance at eight times your salary
• Personal Accident cover - up to 5x your salary
• Lots of great discounts
• Paid time off when you're physically and mentally unwell
• An excellent Family Leave package - to help you support your family

At Anglian Water, we stand out as a frontrunner in providing water and water recycling services in the UK, setting the industry standard for quality and customer service. What truly sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to offering the support and growth opportunities that empower our teams to make a tangible impact on our customers and the environment.

Our dedicated team, comprised of skilled professionals, plays a crucial role in delivering key services. We take pride in collecting and treating water, ensuring its return to the environment through rivers and coastal outlets. With over 7,000 pumping stations and a network of 76,000 kilometres of sewers directing to more than 1,000 water recycling centres, our team is at the heart of a vital and impactful operation.

Join us as a Recycling Operator, responsible for emptying, maintaining and cleaning and repairing AW Water & wastewater Lagoon, setting up contingency Biosolids cake bay and sites. Close liaison with the central WROL Controlling Team, WROL Operations Managers and Support Managers and C&E Sales and Compliance teams

Responsibilities

• Complete Daily machine/vehicle checks/tasks in line with daily servicing schedule
• Operation of machinery/plant/vehicles in accordance with Daily Work Schedule
• Close liaison with the WROL Controlling team regarding operational issues i.e. changes to work instructions, Health & Safety issues, Machine defects etc
• Compliance with all relevant legislation
• Full and accurate completion of all internal paperwork/documentation
• Weekly return of completed paper work, including Driver weekly machine/vehicle check sheets

The Ideal Candidate will have

• B&E Licence preferred
• Knowledge/Good understanding of Health and Safety procedures is essential
• Previous knowledge of Water Recycling/Environmental Waste/Waste management preferred/desirable
• Plant Equipment (360 Excavator/Telehandler) Knowledge Desirable, Full training can be provided to the right candidate
• Willingness to travel and occasionally stay away from home is essential for business needs
• Competent IT skills are required/training provided

Inclusion at Anglian Water

Join us and make a difference. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and we think our workplace should reflect that. We are committed to making sure all our colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. Together with our fellow water companies, we are committed to the Social Mobility Pledge; we are also a signatory to Business in the Community's Race at Work charter; we hold the Armed Forces Gold Covenant for Employers; we are an accredited Disability Confident employer, and we play a leading part in the Women's Utility Network.

If you're ready to make a difference and drive positive change in our operational logistics, we want to hear from you! Apply now to become a vital part of Anglian Water's mission to deliver essential services while safeguarding the environment.

Closing date: 8th October 2025

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