Waste Lab Technician Role

Posted 2 weeks ago by Morson Talent

Location:
Stoke Bardolph
Salary/Rate:
£13/hour

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.
  • Ensure the process for acceptance or rejection of loads based upon procedures is performed consistently & effectively to protect STW's 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:

In order to succeed in this role it is expected that you will have:

  • 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:

In order to succeed in this role it is expected that you will have:

  • 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 and an interest in demonstrating an ability to continually seek to improve 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 License

Type:
Contract
Contract Length:
6 months initially
Job Reference:
230794PWA
Job ID:
221475896
Applications:
Less than 10

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