Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

ZipRecruiter; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a world-leading global organization as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator in Burton-on-Trent. This exciting role involves monitoring and operating a critical wastewater treatment plant, ensuring efficient production and compliance with discharge standards. You'll work in a dynamic environment, conducting equipment inspections, testing, and making necessary adjustments. With a focus on teamwork and reliability, you'll play a vital role in maintaining operational excellence. Enjoy benefits like annual leave and free parking while contributing to a sustainable future.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlement of 28 days

Free parking

Discounted staff shop

Qualifications

• Ability to monitor and operate wastewater treatment systems.
• Experience in fault finding and technical equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate the site's Wastewater Treatment Plant.
• Ensure compliance with discharge parameters and safety procedures.

Skills

Fault finding

Testing and recording

Technical skills in equipment operation

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 formal training

Job description

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a world-leading global organisation. Our client, a blue-chip FMCG company, is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator based in Burton upon Trent, West Midlands.

This is a temporary ongoing role working an 8-hour shift with the following rota:

1. WEEK 1: MON-FRIDAY 8am-3pm
2. WEEK 2: MON-FRIDAY 8am-3pm
3. WEEK 3: MON-THURSDAY, FRIDAY OFF, SATURDAY + SUNDAY 8am-4pm
4. WEEK 4: MONDAY OFF, THURSDAY-FRIDAY 8am-4pm

Working an average of 39 hours per week, paying £15.68 per hour.

Job Summary

Wastewater Treatment is critical for the efficient operation of production. The role is responsible for monitoring and operating the site's Wastewater Treatment Plant - DAF plant, including equipment inspection, cleaning, sampling, testing, and adjusting treatment parameters to ensure a reliable and efficient service to production and meet discharge parameters.

The person will be required to monitor the system from factory outfeed, including wet well and screen, levels of balance tanks through to treatment and discharge to the flume.

Person Requirements

• Primary fault finding and ability to escalate issues via an agreed process
• Ability to complete and record testing
• Work unsupervised during nights and weekends
• Knowledge and application of technical skills to operate, maintain, and changeover equipment is advantageous
• Adherence to all safety and environmental procedures related to the site and equipment
• Monitor plant parameters against standards, adjust as needed, and report deviations
• Detect abnormalities quickly and take preventive actions
• Reliable team player: responsible, supportive, and motivated

Key Requirements

• Technical background in electrical, mechanical, or chemistry is advantageous
• Good communication skills
• Training will be provided
• NVQ Level 2 formal training is required
• Previous experience is essential

Annual leave entitlement of 28 days pro-rata for the first 12 weeks, increasing to 33 days per annum thereafter (including bank holidays). Benefits include free parking and discounted staff shop.