Laboratory Technician

6 month rolling contract with possible longer term opportunities.

Based at Minworth Treatment Works.

Candidate must have a full UK Driving Licence and be able to work shifts between 7am-7pm Mon Fri.

The successful candidate will be required to carry out a basic DBS check and attend a Drug & Alcohol test in Birmingham prior to starting.

Waste Lab Sampling Technician 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.
• Ensuring the process for acceptance or rejection of loads based upon procedures is performed consistently & effectively to protect STWs 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

• 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

• 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 & an interest in continually improving 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 additional Saturdays on occasion.
• 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 Licence