Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your previous skills and experience, in a trusted and collaborative workplace?
We currently have a fantastic opportunity available for a Waste Water Quality Technician to join our regional team based in Bodmin or Plymouth. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £23,150 plus additional weekend payment. There will be a salary uplift following a successful 12 month assessment and excellent benefits.
This position although based in Bodmin or Plymouth will be working in Devon and Cornwall.
Job Purpose:
As the Waste Water Quality Technician you will undertake various Waste Water sampling activities and on site analysis to meet the company’s Operator Self-Monitoring (OSM) UV disinfection and Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulation (UWWTR) regulatory requirements. You will also assist the Waste Water Scientific team, as required, with trade effluent discharge monitoring.
What you’ll be doing:
- Undertake various sampling duties within the Environmental Performance Team primarily for regulatory monitoring in accordance with OSM , UV and UWWTR Regulatory requirements
- Adhere to all documentation contained within the Quality Management Systems for OSM, UV and UWWTR sampling. This relates to; the collection and transportation of samples, record keeping, notification processes, temperature monitoring and all other required working practice
- Comply with the Company’s Health, Safety & Security policies, adhering to any relevant risk assessments, task safety instructions and training
- To provide support to the Waste Water Scientific Team by collecting Trade Effluent discharge samples
- Maintain a high standard of customer service when dealing with the general public and external organisations to uphold the company image
- Provide sampling support during events and incidents as required
- Be prepared to be flexible in order to cover sampling activities across the whole region
- To participate in weekend working on a 6 week rota
What we are looking for:
- Full UK Driving Licence
- 5 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths, English and a Science subject at grade C or above
- Previous experience in managing workload to deadlines
- A good geographical knowledge of South West
- Ability to follow procedures to the exacting standards demanded by the Regulator and business
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to keep accurate records
- Proficient in the use of MS Office and confident when using computers and learning new systems
- To participate in studying for NVQ equivalent qualification in Monitoring the Water Environment
- Ability to work alone whilst keeping team members informed with a flexible approach to working hours, areas covered and be able to work some weekends
- Logical approach to tasks and the confidence to use initiative when circumstances dictate
- Capable of clear and concise communication, both verbal and written and excellent customer service skills with the ability to act with tact and diplomacy towards others
What's in it for you:
We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. We’re one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition.
- In return, we offer an excellent range of benefits including:
- Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
- A discretionary Bonus
- Competitive Contributory Pension
- Share-save Scheme
- Various health benefits
- Wellbeing support programmes
- A range of Group Discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Financial support services
- And plenty more!
Closing Date: Monday 13th May 2024
If you are looking for a new challenge, please click apply now to be considered as our Waste Water Quality Technician - we look forward to receiving your application.
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
