Job Description

Waste Lab Sampling Technician

6 month + contract

Up to £14.70

Drug and Alcohol test required

37 hours 

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 potential Saturday’s if needed by the business.

• 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