Utility Operator (Water Treatment Plant)

First Choice Recruitment Services; Bishop's Cleeve; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Job summary

First Choice Recruitment Services is recruiting for a manufacturing site near Cheltenham. The role combines water testing, data analysis, and machinery maintenance in a hands-on environment with a strong emphasis on environmental compliance.

You will be responsible for monitoring water quality, recording readings, and reporting anomalies while ensuring safe handling of equipment. FLT operation is required and training will be provided.

Qualifications

• COSHH knowledge and safe handling of hazardous substances.
• Familiarity with monitoring data sheets and data recording.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; keen environmental interest.

Responsibilities

• Taking and testing water samples.
• Accurately recording data in IT systems and databases.
• Reporting anomalies to the HS&E Manager.
• Machine maintenance, installation and repair of equipment.
• FLT experience is required for handling materials.

Skills

COSHH

Monitoring data sheets

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Environment awareness

Tools

FLT experience

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-respected and reputable manufacturing company on the outskirts of Cheltenham for an interesting and varied role that requires technical ability and is very hands on. The ability to work under your own initiative is essential as is good problem-solving skills. It includes water testing, machinery maintenance, data analysis and reporting.

The site is located within easy reach of Winchcombe, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, Evesham & Tewkesbury. The ideal candidate will have COSHH, knowledge of monitoring data sheets, good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and a keen interest in the environment.

Tasks include:

• Taking and testing water samples
• Attention to detail and the ability to accurately record data in various IT systems
• Reporting anomalies to the HS&E Manager
• Machine maintenance including installation and repair of mechanical equipment
• FLT experience required

Ensure full Compliance with Environmental Permitting:

• Ensure all discharges into the river is within Discharge Consent Levels
• Assist with the daily monitoring of water quality
• Ensure water analyses is recorded and captured on the Database
• Monitor plant equipment to ensure it is functioning within normal parameters.
• Ensure that you become fully competent with all functioning equipment
• Have the ability to diagnose faults and undertake repairs as directed
• Monitor equipment and take and record readings as required
• Collate data and provide presentations on individual key tasks once per month

ETP Support equipment

• Ensure daily maintenance checks are undertaken on all equipment
• Ensure work requests are submitted in a timely manner for identified faults
• Ensure there is sufficient machinery spares to guarantee a quick turnover if a fault exists
• Manage and maintain a spare stock register for your equipment
• Assist with Risk Assessments on all tasks involving machinery and equipment

Waste Disposal

• Assist all waste carriers with loading and unloading as necessary
• Ensure all waste is stored appropriately and secured as required
• Be competent in all chemical waste procedures
• Support pollution contingency planning for all items listed in the Environmental Permit
• Be aware of all the trigger points relating to the ETP contingency plans
• Supporting the collection of data and development of presentations for training purposes

Own transport is essential; on call 1 weekend in 3 (4hrs per day); This is a NO smoking site; Training given. Hours Mon to Fri 7am - 3pm with an average hourly pay week being 42.67 including overtime. Annual Salary £39,340.00 (£17.73 per hour)