Are you looking for a role with flexibility? Do you have previous experience as a lab tester/ water tester and understand the water industry?
DS Smith are looking for someone like you to join their team at one of the UK's largest mills for recycled papers. The successful applicant will be someone who considers themselves to be reliable, systematic and drives, with access to their own vehicle.
Role - ETP Process Tester
Pay - £14.30ph (weekdays) and £20.25ph (weekends)
Location - DS Smith Paper Ltd - Kemsley Mill, Kemsley Mill, Sittingbourne, ME10 2TD
Job Type - This is a long term temporary ongoing position
Shift Hours - 6am to 2pm, 4 on 4 off (including weekends at 1.5x rate) start and finish time can be flexible
15 minute morning break and 30 minute lunchbreak, unpaid
Start: ASAP
Responsibilities:
Collect and prepare samples from the wastewater treatment plant for various laboratory tests, analyze results, and report findings to the operations team.
Develop knowledge to support plant operations.
Ensure a safe working environment by adhering to company safety procedures, using PPE and gas monitoring equipment, and assisting with risk assessments and incident reporting.
Comply with environmental management systems, report potential hazards, assist with investigations, and work to reduce the plant's environmental impact.
Support optimal water and waste processes, contribute improvement ideas, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Maintain effective communication and participate in training as needed.
Essential Experience:
Laboratory/analytical/MS Excel experience is essential
Ability to work in adverse conditions (darkness, cold, wet, and alone).
Physically able to lift samples (up to 15kg) and carry samples some distance.
Driving Licence is essential.Desired Experience:
Support daily ETP operations, following procedures, and complying with Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation.
Knowledge of wastewater treatment process layout and sample point locations.
Ability to perform all required laboratory tests and maintain up-to-date process data and records.
Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental systems and procedures, maintaining good housekeeping throughout the laboratory and plant.
GCSE including maths, English or at least one science. Preference for A levels (at least one science) or above.
Engage in a mix of outdoor sample collection and indoor laboratory testing.Benefits:
Advice and editing on your current CV
The dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
Ongoing training and support throughout your role
Paid holiday
Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
Competitive rates of pay
All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, reference check and drug & alcohol testing
Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy