6 month rolling contract with possible longer term opportunities.
Based at Minworth Treatment Works.
Candidate must have a full UK Driving Licence and be able to work shifts between 7am-7pm Mon‑Fri.
The successful candidate will be required to carry out a basic DBS check and attend a Drug & Alcohol test in Birmingham prior to starting.
Waste Lab Sampling Technician
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.
* Ensuring the process for acceptance or rejection of loads based upon procedures is performed consistently & effectively to protect STWs 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
* 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
* 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 & an interest in continually improving 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 additional Saturdays on occasion.
* 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 Licence
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