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Tankered Waste Lab Technician
6 month contract initially
£13 per hour plus holiday pay.
Must be able to work shift pattern between 7am-7pm Mon-Friday
Successful candidate will be required to undertake DBS check and Drug & Alcohol test.
Key Accountabilities:
Reception of Tankered trade and domestic waste loads at sewage treatment works to include:
- Ensuring that simple lab analysis is conducted on samples prior to acceptance.
- Ensuring that all appropriate paperwork and electronic records (inc Duty of Care and transportation) is completed and dealt with appropriately.
- Ensure the process for acceptance or rejection of loads based upon procedures is performed consistently & effectively to protect STW's assets & processes.
- Operate the waste discharge tanks onsite, calculating discharge rates in line with site performance.
- Liaise with site operational staff on a daily basis.
- Frequently work from multiple STW locations to perform the duties required related to Tankered Waste operations (e.g. receive loads, collect samples and paperwork, attend meetings, etc).
- Record & compile data, produce reports and support the delivery of relevant SLA’s / KPIs and requirements of the Tankered Waste Team & Manager.
- Work in other sampling duties as required such as for domestic waste.
Experience:
In order to succeed in this role it is expected that you will have:
- New Entrant Position, experience of working in the water or waste industry is advantageous however the required training shall be provided.
- Knowledge/Experience of IT systems including Microsoft Word, Excel is advantageous.
- An awareness of the water or waste industry and wastewater processes is highly beneficial.
- Experience of customer interaction and/or tanker drivers would be advantageous.
Capabilities:
In order to succeed in this role it is expected that you will have:
- Ability to work unsupervised and manage competing requirements and activities to complete required tasks while providing high levels of customer service.
- Capable of following a number of predefined processes but also showing an attention to detail and an interest in demonstrating an ability to continually seek to improve processes.
- Ability to effectively deal with customers/drivers on site as well as integrate into the site operational teams.
- Ability to work effectively with site operations & network control.
- Able to work on a flexible shift pattern between 7am – 7pm, covering Monday – Friday (37.5 hours) with potential Saturday’s if needed by the business.
- Ability to drive and work on other sites within the Severn Trent area to cover annual leave and undertake additional sampling requirements as needed.
Qualifications:
- Ideally qualified in a scientific discipline e.g. chemistry, biology, environmental science to a Degree Level.
- Suitable operational experience / qualifications related to sewage treatment works operations may be an acceptable alternative.
- Full Valid UK Driving License
