Waste Treatment Plant Operator

Anglian Water Services; Basildon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental management is hiring a Liquid Waste Treatment Plant Operator in Basildon. You will oversee the reception, testing, treatment, and discharge of liquid waste while ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining strong customer relationships. This is a full-time role offering a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Continuous learning and opportunities for professional development

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Supportive, knowledgeable team

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in waste management or related field.
• Good understanding of environmental regulations and health & safety practices.
• Hands-on experience with industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Test and assess waste streams to determine suitability for treatment.
• Manage the blending, processing and discharging of effluent.
• Ensure operations meet all Environmental Agency permits and ISO procedures.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Mathematical skills

Education

CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Certificate in Hazardous Waste Treatment

Tools

Basic lab equipment

Job description

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Circa £35,000 per annum (for WAMITAB Level 4 Qualifications, though we are open to candidates with transferable skills & behaviours that can work towards achieving this)

Permanent

Full time, 40 hours per week

Basildon, Essex

Alpheus, a key subsidiary of the Anglian Water Group, owns and operates a network of liquid waste recycling centres across the region. We work with public and private sector clients, providing fully compliant, environmentally responsible waste treatment services.

As part of our ongoing commitment to operational excellence and environmental stewardship, we’re looking for a Waste Management & Recycling (WMR) Site Supervisor to run the day-to-day operations at one of our Waste Treatment Centres.

The treatment plant operator is sometimes described as a Site Chemist – where you’ll have sole responsibility in a stand-alone role for supervising the reception, testing, treatment, and discharge of tankered liquid waste in compliance with environmental and health & safety regulations.

Whilst you will mainly be working alone on site, you’ll closely collaborate with the office-based planning team, build relationships with customers who need wastewater treated & you’ll have the experience of 3 peers across other waste management sites in the region to fall back on when you don’t have all the answers.

Role Responsibilities:

• Test and assess waste streams to determine suitability for treatment.
• Manage the blending, processing and discharging of effluent to meet Trade Effluent Agreement standards.
• Maintain accurate records, including Duty of Care and hazardous waste documentation.
• Carry out routine maintenance, cleaning and equipment checks.
• Ensure operations meet all Environmental Agency permits and ISO procedures.
• Work closely with customers, regulators and Anglian Water teams to ensure excellent service and compliance.
• Support continuous site improvements, working safely committing to our Safer Every Day culture.
  
  
  

What does it take to be a Waste Management & Recycling Site Supervisor for Alpheus?

• CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Certificate in Hazardous Waste Treatment (or a good understanding of what this entails & a willingness to train).
• At least 2 years’ experience in waste management or a related field (e.g., water treatment, environmental science or landfills with hazardous waste treatment on site).
• Good understanding of environmental regulations and health & safety practices.
• Hands-on experience with industrial equipment and maintenance.
• Confident with maths & scientific principles to use basic lab equipment for waste testing.
• Excellent organisationnel, communication & interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working in a busy, outdoor, and regulated environment.
• IOSH or equivalent health & safety certification. (Desirable)
  
  
  

As a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to:

• Be part of a forward-thinking company making a real difference in environmental management.
• Work within a supportive, knowledgeable team committed to safety, sustainability and service excellence.
• Continuous learning and opportunities for professional development.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  
  
  

Why Alpheus & the Anglian Water Group?

Alpheus is a company that cares. We care about our people, our environment & our customers. We take pride in providing a collaborative, innovative and inspiring working environment. We want businesses to grow, environments to flourish and families to get on with their day to day lives. Constantly exploring; working hard to find new and better ways to look after our customers’ individual needs.

Closing Date: 22/6/25

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Utilities

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