Water Treatment Plant Engineer

Job Description

As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, Pattemores invested in our own on site Water Treatment plant which deals with the waste washings from the operational processes within our Dairy Processing Plant. Due to upcoming retirement, we are looking for someone who has a strong work ethic as well as excellent communication, time management and problem-solving skills to run the Treatment Plant and perform ongoing servicing and maintenance activities. This is a very active and physical role which involves Manual Handling and Working at Height. We're looking for individuals who are excited about the opportunity to grow personally and professionally as full training will be given.

Responsibilities:

· Ensure all daily routine duties are completed on time (e.g. interceptor pits)

· Day to day running of the Water Treatment Plant.

· Ensure the plant is compliant with Environment Agency discharge consent.

· Plant maintained within Health & Safety guidelines and relevant procedures.

· Escalation of any issues likely to impact continuity of plant operation.

· Resolve any basic issues by completing remedial maintenance work.

· Assist engineering team with routine maintenance.

· Complete timely, daily collection of sludge, wastewater and complete screening, collecting samples to check SS, COD, Ammonia, Phosphate, Chloride, pH Alkalinity etc at specified locations throughout the process.

· Maintain accurate sample records with details of actions taken.

· Ensure that any breaches of consent are immediately reported to management.

· Effectively manage stocks of chemicals and consumables, ensuring levels are monitored and topped up as required.

· Maintain Water Treatment Plant grounds and facilities to a clean, tidy and hygienic standard.

· Adhere to all set standards and procedures to ensure compliance

· Weekend working on a rota basis (currently 1 weekend in 4) with fixed rest days and enhancements for working Weekends/on call.

·Skills:

· A demonstrable mechanical understanding (basic maintenance experience preferable)

· Able to think logically with fault finding ability.

· Reliable, enjoys taking responsibility.

· As a lone worker, you will need to be self-starting and self-motivated.

· Able to take the initiative and prioritise tasks according to schedules or deadlines

· Good communication skills

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £40,401.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Crewkerne, TA18 8NT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person