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Environmental Technician

Job Summary:
Seeking an Environmental Controller to manage, monitor, and maintain an Effluent Waste Treatment Plant and oversee waste and recycling processes for a large manufacturing site. This role ensures compliance with statutory requirements, health and safety regulations, and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities:

* Effluent Plant Management: Operate and maintain the site’s Effluent Waste Treatment Plant, ensuring wastewater is treated efficiently.

* Waste Management: Oversee the Waste and Recycling Centre, ensuring safe and effective disposal/recycling of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.

* Preventative Maintenance: Perform scheduled maintenance tasks, identify risks, and communicate issues to the Plant Engineering Manager.

* Compliance: Adhere to HSE, EA governance, and statutory requirements, ensuring safe working practices and legal compliance.

* On-Call Support: Provide out-of-hours support for plant breakdowns and incidents like chemical spills.

* Continuous Improvement: Implement best practices and new technologies to optimize waste management and recycling processes.

Qualifications & Skills:

* NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.

* 5+ years of facilities maintenance experience, preferably in manufacturing.

* Familiarity with Effluent Waste Treatment Plants, chemical handling, or mechanical systems.

* Experience managing waste and recycling streams; knowledge of external waste partners is a plus.

* Knowledge of preventative maintenance, risk assessments, and COSHH procedures.

* Forklift operation (preferred, training provided if needed).

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).

* Willingness to work Saturdays, out-of-hours, and undertake medical and safety-critical training.

Additional Requirements:

* Medically fit to pass Safety Critical Medical, confined space, and breathing apparatus training.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in environmental and facilities management while ensuring high standards of safety and compliance. You will need to be able to gain SC Clerance for this role - UK Eyes Only