Waste Treatment Plant Operator

Circa £33,000 per annum
Full time/40 hours a week/permanent
Location: Basildon
Test the water and explore a new career
Do you enjoy working in the great outdoors?
At Alpheus (part of Anglian Water Group), we're pioneers in liquid waste recycling, and we're looking for a Waste Treatment Plant Operator to join our team. In this role, you'll be the Lone Ranger of your own domain, overseeing the daily operations of your section of the facility with independence and flair.
What you’ll be doing:
As the Plant Operator of the Waste Treatment Centre, you'll manage your designated area independently, and the key function of your role will be ensuring the safe and compliant processing of liquid waste received via vacuum tankers while delivering exceptional service to our customers.
You'll be the go-to person for overseeing the reception and processing of waste. From ensuring it's the right waste to keeping records alongside sampling and testing.
You'll troubleshoot and maintain our Waste Treatment equipment, making sure everything runs smoothly.
You'll be the leader of compliance with an understanding of key waste management issues, wastewater, and environmental legislation.
You'll be the friendly face of our operation, building strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.
As a valued employee you’ll be entitled to:

• Personal private health care
• 22 days annual leave – rising with length of service
• Annual bonus scheme
• Life Cover at 8x your salary
• Personal Accident cover – up to 5x your salary
• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
• Paid time off when you’re physically and mentally unwell
• Lots of great benefits including 20% off new EE mobile contracts, discounted cinema tickets and a Cycle2Work scheme
• Free parking at all offices, site and leisure parks

What does it take to be successful?

• Our ideal candidate possesses a self-directed mindset honed through experience in the environmental or waste management sector.
• CIWM (WAMITAB) COTC LEVEL 4 qualified (treatment of hazardous waste), or must be prepared to complete studies to achieve.
• Experience in environmental or the waste management industry, with good knowledge and understanding of key waste management issues, wastewater, and environmental legislation where can demonstrable ability to work within regulatory guidelines / compliance adherence
• While not mandatory, a foundation in chemistry or environmental science is highly valued. Such expertise enriches ability to interpret complex waste compositions and optimize treatment processes accordingly.

Inclusion:
Join us and make a difference. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and we think our workplace should reflect that. We are committed to making sure all our colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. Together with our fellow water companies, we are committed to the Social Mobility Pledge; we are also a signatory to Business in the Community’s Race at Work charter; we hold the Armed Forces Gold Covenant for Employers; we are an accredited Disability Confident employer and we play a leading part in the Women’s Utility Network.
Site tours will take place in Basildon week commencing 1st April, interviews will then follow on week commencing 8th April
Closing date: 09/04/2024
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