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Our client is a global market leader of Fresh and Frozen produce, due to their increasing growth, development and demand they are currently recruiting for a Maintenance/Utilities Engineer for their Kings Lynn site.

Competitive salary offered dependent on experience.

Hours would be Monday – Friday 08.00 – 16.00 with overtime paid at time and half and double time between 18.00 Saturday and 06.00 Monday.

Reporting directly to the Environmental Technologies Manager

Benefits include:

Holidays 20 plus bank holidays in first year increasing to 26 plus bank holidays.

Pension Stakeholder or Salary Sacrifice 5% Employee 3% Employer

Healthcare Cashback Scheme

Life Assurance

Two day Christmas Bonus payment

Cycle to Work Scheme

Corporate Gym Membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Purpose of the role:

Responsible for day-to-day operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants, to ensure the efficient, safe, and economical treatment of wastewater and associated power generation.

Duties and responsibilities of the role:

Multi-site role to operate and maintain water treatment processes. (Predominantly Kings Lynn based)

Ensures efficient day-to-day operation of a water treatment plants.

Carry out preventative maintenance on assets associated with water treatment.

Ensures compliance with environmental regulations, policies and procedures in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment.

Takes samples and performs tests to ensure water quality; computes and records test results; informs notify management of unsatisfactory or problematic tests.

Responsible for the replenishment of chemicals to the water supply.

Conducts regular service / inspections of assets, following recommended preventative maintenance schedules.

Operates specialised equipment related to the treatment plant’s distribution and treatment processes; operates compressors, diagnostic equipment and tools as required for the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of the treatment.

Requirements for the role:

City and Guilds Level 3 in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering.

Experience in operating and maintaining a water treatment plant.

Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the operation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of wastewater treatment plant components.

Knowledge of the mechanical, biological, and chemical processes involved in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant.

Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions associated with the operation of a wastewater treatment plant.

Ability to analyse complex data.

Ability to operate and maintain equipment used in the wastewater treatment process.

Ability to recognise needed repairs and carry out action plan to execute.

Ability to perform, analyse and interpret tests for the purpose of making operational adjustments.

CompEX Certification (desirable)

IOSH Certified (desirable)

Personal Skills required

Excellent problems solving skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Strong record keeping skills

Good communication, organisational and planning skills

Ability to read, understand and implement applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.

Frequent moderate to strenuous physical effort required to perform duties under variable conditions, with some exposure to occupational risks.

Ability to stoop, kneel, crawl, crouch, turn and twist.

Have manual dexterity and strength to operate objects, tools or controls.

Flexible – must be willing to travel and work out-of-hours when business demands

Full driving licence – travel across sites is a pre-requisite