Plant Operator

Are you used to working outside in a practical hands-on role? Do you have experience of operating and monitoring a process and/or general labouring, farming, groundwork/grounds maintenance or carpentry? If so, we have an opporunity for you as a Plant Operator to join our Operations team in Bioresources. What you'll do You will operate and maintain advanced sewage and sludge treatment plants to meet quality standards. In Bioresources West, this role covers five sites which include activated sludge treatment processes, digestion plant operation and dewatering operations. Your day-to-day will include:

• monitoring process performance, both out in the field and in the control room, using SCADA systems
• performing routine maintenance of tanks, channels, and equipment
• taking operational samples
• seeking to optimise performance
• ensuring compliance with company policy, processes, and procedures
• ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of all colleagues, the public and yourself at all times.
You will work an 11-hour day shift pattern of four days on, four days off. Your working hours will include weekends as well as performing standby duties on a regular basis and providing emergency cover if required.

You will have previous experience of operating and monitoring a process, or general maintenance on electrical or mechanical equipment would be desirable. You will need to:
• be hard working and enthusiastic to learn new skills and processes
• enjoy working outdoors in all conditions
• have good communication skills
• have a valid full UK manual driving licence
• have a can-do attitude and a flexible approach.
  
  YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:
• Wessex Water - one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.
• YTL Developments - a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350 acre former airfield into an award winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community.
• YTL Construction UK - a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors.
• YTL Arena - the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 19,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space.
• Plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.
Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group. We are passionate about diversity and inclusion - with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer. Wessex Water

We provide extensive training in confined space working and plant operating as well as other courses suitable to the role. It would be advantageous if you held a telehandler licence but full training is provided. What you'll receive
• Total pension contributions up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to buy up to 10 days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.