Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global organization as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. This critical role involves ensuring the efficient operation of the wastewater treatment plant, including monitoring, testing, and adjusting treatment parameters. You will work independently during shifts to maintain high standards of safety and environmental compliance. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and reliability, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a vital aspect of production in a blue-chip FMCG company. Enjoy competitive pay and benefits while making a meaningful impact in your role.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlement of 28 days

Free parking

Discounted staff shop

Qualifications

• Experience in operating and maintaining wastewater treatment equipment.
• Ability to work unsupervised and monitor plant parameters.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate the site's Wastewater Treatment Plant.
• Adjust treatment parameters to meet discharge standards.

Skills

Fault finding

Testing and recording

Technical skills in equipment operation

Safety and environmental procedures

Teamwork and motivation

Education

NVQ level 2

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:

WEEK 1 MON-FRIDAY 8am-3pm

WEEK 2 MON- FRIDAY 8am-3pm

WEEK 3 MON -THURSDAY, FRIDAY OFF, SATURDAY + SUNDAY 8am-4pm,

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 our 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 and on your own during nights and weekends
• Essential Knowledge and application of technical skills to operate, maintain, and changeover equipment would be advantageous.
• All appropriate safety and environmental procedures relating to the site and allocated equipment must be utilised to ensure a safe working environment.
• Monitors plant parameters against set standards, adjusts plant to meet standards as required, and reports any deviation via escalation procedure greed. Detects abnormalities quickly and takes action to prevent them.
• Must be a reliable team player; responsible, supportive, and motivated.

KEY REQUIREMENTS.

• Technical Background would be advantageous in electrical, mechanical or chemistry.
• Good communication skills.
• Training will be given.
• NVQ level 2 formal training is preferred to have.
• Please note that previous experience is a must.

Annual leave entitlement of 28 days a year pro-rota for the first 12 weeks, and 33 days per annum thereafter (including bank holidays). Free parking and discounted staff shop.