Waste Water Treatment Plant Operative

Reporting to our Environmental Manager, we are looking for someone to come and join the team in this role, which is a great opportunity for someone with relevant experience.

This role is based at our Bridge of Allan site.

Working Hours Monday to Friday, backshift e.g. 12 - 8pm.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Continually run, monitor and maintain the effluent Treatment Plant
• Maintain plant equipment to a good standard so as to ensure accuracy and compliance and undertake a regular cleaning regime of pipework, bunds, tanks and the general area
• Understand the compliance required from Scottish Water to ensure the discharge consent limits are not breached
• Understand the treatment requirements of the effluent plant
• Undertake continuous monitoring and adjustment of the effluent plant so that it operates efficiently
• Ensure there are smooth handovers with other colleagues
• Training of other colleagues ensuring they can maintain the effluent plant when not in attendance
• Undertake daily analysis of the effluent to monitor and optimise the operation of the plant
• To carry out checks on a regular basis and report any problems with the Effluent Plant to the Engineering Manager
• To undertake training on how to run the Effluent plant in the most effective an efficient way
• To ensure all tasks performed are as per training given and safe working procedures
• Adherence to legislation and Company, hygiene, health and safety policies during all works in accordance with PPE requirements at all times
• Escalate issues of serious level immediately to the Engineering Manager
• To support continual improvement through identifying site improvement projects and personal development opportunities to the Engineering Manager
• Training and Development - To help the Supervisor identify training needs and opportunities by highlighting your own needs at appraisals.
• To work to agreed training plan, bringing any skill shortfalls/difficulties to the attention of the Supervisor.
• Ensure understanding of expected standards and targets before commencing any task.
• To carry out all assigned tasks in accordance with company policies and procedures, particularly with regard to Health and Safety and Food Safety.
• To have a flexible approach to workloads/hours to ensure agreed throughput and yield targets are met.
• To adhere to current legislation and Company hygiene policies with regards to safe food production and hygiene at all times
• To carry out all assigned tasks in accordance with company policies and procedures, particularly with regard to Health and Safety and Food Safety at all times
• To ensure that you comply with the Company Health and Safety policy at all times
• Any other duties as required

Skills and Experience:

A positive attitude, with a willingness to learn and develop skills in a fast paced environment.

Previous experience in a similar role

Strong communication skills.

used to working in a team

Proactive, dynamic and the ability to work using own initiative

Good customer service skills