Waste Water and Utilities Technician

St Ewe Free Range Eggs Ltd, incorporated; Truro; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Increased pension contributions

30 days annual leave

Job summary

St Ewe Free Range Eggs Ltd is recruiting a hands-on site services professional to oversee wastewater treatment, waste streams and utilities across our production site. You’ll monitor treatment processes, manage chemical dosing, ensure compliance and coordinate maintenance with contractors.

Based at our UK site, you’ll drive energy efficiency, waste reduction and reliable utility services, supporting production, engineering and environmental teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in wastewater treatment and environmental operations.
• Ability to monitor process parameters and maintain records.
• Experience working with contractors and internal teams.
• Strong organizational skills and problem solving.
• Willingness to prioritise safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of wastewater treatment plant and utilities.
• Monitor and optimise treatment processes and chemical dosing.
• Record environmental data and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate maintenance with engineers and contractors.
• Support energy efficiency improvements and on-site generation.

Skills

Wastewater treatment

Environmental compliance

Waste management

Utility monitoring

Energy efficiency

PV/solar awareness

First-line maintenance

Chemical dosing

Documentation

Contractor coordination

Problem solving

Tools

Pumps

Tanks

Treatment equipment

Job description

At St. Ewe, we’re a business built on doing things the right way - with people, hens and the planet at the heart of every decision. We’re proud to be a certified B Corp, recognised in The Times 100 fastest‑growing private companies list and named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work. These milestones reflect not just our growth, but our commitment to building a workplace and supply chain we can truly stand behind.

Our values - bold, positive, transparent and nurturing - shape how we work every day. We’re bold enough to challenge convention, positive in how we support each other and our partners, transparent in the way we communicate, and nurturing in how we care for our people, farmers and hens alike.

Being transparent is especially important to us. We believe in being open and honest from the outset - including about the standards we uphold. As part of this, we don’t allow poultry ownership at home for members of our team. It’s an important step in protecting the health and welfare of our hens, as well as maintaining the integrity of the farms we work with.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone can thrive, bring their whole self to work, and feel valued for who they are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger - and that’s something we actively encourage as we continue to grow.

If you’re looking for a place where you can make a genuine impact, be part of a supportive team, and grow your career in a business that’s going places, we’d love to hear from you.

What does success look like?

Take ownership of the site’s wastewater treatment plant, waste streams and key utilities

Operate and monitor the complete wastewater treatment process, maintaining required parameters and discharge standards

Monitor effluent flows, loading and key parameters including pH, dissolved oxygen, turbidity and flow

Complete routine sampling, testing and accurate operational and environmental records

Optimise chemical dosing and biological treatment to improve performance and control costs.

Identify and resolve process, equipment and waste-management issues, escalating where required

Carry out routine operational checks and first‑line maintenance, supporting Engineering, contractors and planned maintenance

Manage tanker collections and contingency arrangements during plant downtime, maintenance or abnormal conditions

Ensure sludge and all other site waste streams are correctly segregated, stored, documented and disposed of through approved routes.

Maintain accurate waste records and documentation, ensuring traceability and compliance.

Monitor waste volumes and identify opportunities to reduce waste generation, disposal costs and environmental impact

Oversee site utilities, monitoring availability, consumption, performance and efficiency.

Monitor and support the performance of PV systems and other site energy‑generation assets, escalating faults and coordinating maintenance where required.

Identify opportunities to improve utility efficiency, reduce energy consumption and maximise on‑site generation.

Operate in accordance with environmental permits, legislation and company procedures

Work with Production, Engineering and external contractors to maintain reliable wastewater, waste and utility services.

Maintain clean, safe and well‑organised treatment, waste and utility areas

Support continuous improvement initiatives across wastewater, waste management, utilities and energy efficiency

Safe, compliant and reliable management of wastewater, waste and utilities

Consistent achievement of environmental and discharge standards

Accurate waste, environmental and operational records

High plant and utility availability

Effective PV/energy‑system performance

Controlled waste, chemical, energy and disposal costs

Maximised energy efficiency and on‑site generation

Clean and well‑maintained facilities and continuous improvement across wastewater, waste and site utility performance.

Skills Required:

• Wastewater treatment process operation and monitoring
• Environmental compliance, sampling and record keeping
• Waste and waste‑stream management
• Utility monitoring and energy efficiency
• PV/solar system awareness and performance monitoring
• Basic fault finding and first‑line maintenance
• Chemical dosing and process optimisation
• Strong organisation , attention to detail and accurate documentation
• Ability to work effectively with Production, Engineering and external contractors
• Practical problem‑solving and continuous‑improvement mindset
• Experience in wastewater treatment, water treatment, waste management, utilities, environmental operations or a similar technical/site‑services environment.
• Experience monitoring plant/process performance and responding to operational issues
• Experience carrying out sampling, testing, inspections and maintaining accurate records.
• Experience working with contractors and internal teams to coordinate maintenance, collections or corrective actions.
• Understanding of environmental compliance, waste segregation and controlled disposal routes.
• Experience of chemical handling/dosing, pumps, tanks, treatment equipment or similar process plant would be beneficial.
• Awareness of energy efficiency, utilities or renewable‑energy systems such as PV would be advantageous.
• A practical, proactive approach with the confidence to take ownership and elevate issues appropriately.

Increased pension contributions

30 days annual leave (increased with service)

The role will monitor performance, identify issues and opportunities, coordinate corrective actions and work with relevant internal teams and contractors to maintain reliable and efficient site services.