Waste Water Treatment Operative

We are currently looking for a waste water treatment operative to join our client in Sturminster Newton on a full-time permanent basis, immediate start available for the right candidate.

Role Benefits:-

• Permanent Work
• Free onsite parking
• Free fruit & hot drinks
• No weekend working!
• Life Insurance Scheme
• Discounted products
• Christmas Beef Joint
• Staff celebrations
• Forklift training provided

Candidate Requirements:-

• Experience in environmental and earth sciences, environmental engineering, or relevant field is advantageous
• Ability to follow detailed operating procedures with a high degree of attention to detail
• Able to follow instructions, including those relating to personal Health and Safety and the wearing of PPE
• Organised, reliable, willing to learn and have a positive can-do attitude using own initiative
• WTPO tasks are fast-paced, require a substantial amount of physical ability and will take place in an outdoor environment
• Driving licence and conversational English required

The Role will involve:-

• Ensure the site effluent treatment plant and associated equipment is operated to its maximum efficiency and within Environmental Agency consent levels, including MCerts responsibilities on discharge monitoring
• Carry out regular cleaning of the effluent plant, associated equipment and surrounding yard areas as detailed in SOP WWTP 2.10, including pre-start checks
• Carry out regular testing of the effluent discharge water to ensure the discharge is within consent levels as per SOP and WWTP operating guide
• Ensure all external areas of responsibility are maintained to a high standard, including cleaning of the bund, tanks, and all yard areas adjacent to the WWTP
• Ensure surface water monitoring points (SWMP) are checked daily
• Drainage system is kept operational and unblock drains in the yard
• Assist with site waste collection and recycling activities, forklift training/licence to be given
• Carry out all the basic maintenance in the WWTP (training will be given), and assist the Engineering team with maintenance and repairs when possible
• Assist H&S Manager to ensure Environmental Site compliance
• Full training will be provided

Hours:- 7am - 4pm Monday - Friday (1 hour lunchbreak)

For further info please apply now or give us a call on01258 458 695.