Water Plant Tester

Randstad Delivery; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an ETP Process Tester to join a major UK paper mill. The role involves collecting and analyzing water samples, ensuring safety compliance, and supporting plant operations. Ideal candidates will have lab/testing experience, a driving license, and be able to work under adverse conditions. This is a long-term temporary position with flexible hours and competitive pay.

Benefits

Ongoing training and support

Paid holiday

Exclusive discounts

Opportunity for progression into permanent roles

Referral bonus of £300

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a lab tester/water tester.
• Physically able to lift samples up to 15kg.
• Ability to comply with environmental management systems.

Responsibilities

• Collect and prepare samples from the wastewater treatment plant.
• Analyze results and report findings to the operations team.
• Ensure a safe working environment with adherence to company safety procedures.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Analytical skills

MS Excel proficiency

Ability to work in adverse conditions

Driving License

Education

GCSE including maths, English

A levels (at least one science)

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a role with flexibility? Do you have previous experience as a lab tester/ water tester and understand the water industry? DS Smith are looking for someone like you to join their team at one of the UK's largest mills for recycled papers. The successful applicant will be someone who considers themselves to be reliable, systematic and drives, with access to their own vehicle.

Role

ETP Process Tester

Pay

£14.30ph (weekdays) and £20.25ph (weekends)

Location

DS Smith Paper Ltd - Kemsley Mill, Kemsley Mill, Sittingbourne, ME10 2TD

Job Type

This is a long term temporary ongoing position

Shift Hours

6am to 2pm, 4 on 4 off (including weekends at 1.5x rate) start and finish time can be flexible

Breaks

15 minute morning break and 30 minute lunchbreak, unpaid

Start

ASAP

Responsibilities

• Collect and prepare samples from the wastewater treatment plant for various laboratory tests, analyze results, and report findings to the operations team.
• Develop knowledge to support plant operations.
• Ensure a safe working environment by adhering to company safety procedures, using PPE and gas monitoring equipment, and assisting with risk assessments and incident reporting.
• Comply with environmental management systems, report potential hazards, assist with investigations, and work to reduce the plant's environmental impact.
• Support optimal water and waste processes, contribute improvement ideas, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Maintain effective communication and participate in training as needed.

Essential Experience

• Laboratory/analytical/MS Excel experience is essential
• Ability to work in adverse conditions (darkness, cold, wet, and alone).
• Physically able to lift samples (up to 15kg) and carry samples some distance.
• Driving Licence is essential.

Desired Experience

• Support daily ETP operations, following procedures, and complying with Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment process layout and sample point locations.
• Ability to perform all required laboratory tests and maintain up-to-date process data and records.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental systems and procedures, maintaining good housekeeping throughout the laboratory and plant.
• GCSE including maths, English or at least one science. Preference for A levels (at least one science) or above.
• Engage in a mix of outdoor sample collection and indoor laboratory testing.

Benefits

• Advice and editing on your current CV
• The dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
• Ongoing training and support throughout your role
• Paid holiday
• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
• Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
• Competitive rates of pay

Notes

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, reference check and drug & alcohol testing

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy