Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Are you mechanically minded and looking for an opportunity within the wastewater industry?
If so we have a unique opportunity to join at a time when you can make the position your own and work within a supportive team environment.
We are looking for a Wastewater Technician / Plant Operator for a recycling & waste management company based in Forth. The successful applicant will be required to work on a wastewater treatment plant and will contribute to the safe and efficient operation of the plant.
You will support the Wastewater / Environmental Manager with the operation and maintenance of a wastewater activated sludge plant treating various effluents from waste, whilst adhering to environmental consent limits.
This role would also require you to assist with environmental monitoring duties including groundwater and surface water sampling.
Key Accountabilities / Tasks of the Wastewater Technician
Operate and maintain the wastewater treatment plant including carrying out daily plant checks and inspections of liquid holding lagoons and leachate collection systems.Carry out laboratory testing on process liquids and final effluent, ensuring final effluent compliance.Ensure all information is accurately recorded for audit purposes.Clean and calibrate equipment and instrumentation.Defective maintenance tasks including unblocking pumps, screens, and valves to ensure continuous plant operation.Perform general housekeeping, labour, and maintenance duties.Adhere to health and safety procedures in order to ensure the safety of self and others to minimise risk.Develop basic understanding of environmental regulations and the ability to work within an environmentally regulated industry.Assist with environmental monitoring duties including gas, surface, and groundwater sampling.Be available for on-call response to leachate system-related malfunction events.Due to the nature of this role, you must be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions and be prepared to work within the company's rota of a 7-day working week.
This Wastewater Technician role would suit candidates with experience or an interest in developing skills in wastewater treatment, waste management, environmental monitoring, as a Plant Operator, Wastewater Operator, or Wastewater Technician.
BenefitsA comprehensive range of benefits including:
enhanced holiday entitlement.health cash back plan.an employee assistance programme.development opportunities.training and mentoring.Essential SkillsCommitted to working safely.Computer literate using Microsoft Word and Excel.Be able to demonstrate practical skills and enjoy a hands-on approach.Be able to take ownership of operations, working with minimal supervision and using own initiative.Desirable SkillsKnowledge / experience of wastewater environment or similar process related industry desirable.
About CompanyLevenseat is a leading resource management company providing recycling, energy recovery, and waste management services to both local authority and commercial customers. Set to manage 750,000 tonnes of recyclates and resources per year, we are committed to developing new solutions to recover the best resources and provide customers with environmental and economic solutions.
Levenseat has achieved tremendous growth in the last couple of years and we are very proud of the company we have grown into. We are an industry leader in the field of resource management, and we are very clear on the role we expect to play in continuing to lead the way. We also play a key role in educating communities, businesses, and councils on the value of resource and the part they can play to reduce waste and embrace the principles of a circular economy.
There is a shift in attitudes towards waste and recycling and there has never been a more exciting time to be part of the industry. With a strong work ethos and collaborative environment, we are looking for proactive and focused people to join an expanding team.