Trade Waste Operator

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a reliable and hardworking Trade Waste Operator at our Filton site in Bristol. As a Trade Effluent Plant Operator you will work as part of a team to achieve maximum effectiveness and efficiency of the on‑site Trade Effluent Facility, ensuring the plant operates without any disruption to production wet treatment facilities.

What You’ll Be Doing

The Plant Operator will be responsible for the day‑to‑day operation and running of the plant, ensuring all effluents received are treated and discharged within the consent limits set by the Sewage Undertaker (Bristol Wessex Water).

• Maintain associated plant and equipment such as sump pumps, both internally and externally.
• Check and top‑up various oils and sand filters.
• Clean all equipment and materials as required.
• Check stock levels.
• Test and confirm the calibration of all plant and equipment.
• Control the input of all effluents into the Trade Effluent Facility.
• Sample and analyse effluents prior to batch treatment.
• Complete a written detailed log of all daily tests and activities.

Expectations

• Practice lower‑level skills and activities, including cleaning and assisting with trade activity.
• Work with sub‑contractors when required.
• Demonstrate improvements to plant reliability and availability.

What You’ll Bring

Essential

• Professional level qualification (HNC or Level 3 City & Guilds) within any profession.
• Ability to work in a manual handling environment.
• Self‑motivated.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team.
• Customer focused.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a chemical handling environment.

What We’ll Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Industry‑leading pension scheme – match your contributions on a 1 : 1.5 basis, max employer contributions 12%.
• Life assurance 8× salary.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Flexible working hours, including the ability to finish a half‑day on Friday.
• Income protection.
• Shopping discounts.
• Cycle To Work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family.
• A collaborative, dynamic working environment.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

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