Do you have Laboratory/analytical experience? Do you consider yourself to be capable of working independently in all weather conditions and darkness, especially in winter? Are you based in or around Kemsley Mill?
We have a ETP Process Tester position available within the DS Smith in Kemsley Mill. The successful applicant will be someone who has previous experience in laboratory environment and industrial water/effluent treatment.
Role - ETP Process Tester
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Pay - £14.30 per hour, £20.25 per hour for Weekend, Unpaid breaks
Location - DS Smith Paper Ltd - Kemsley Mill, Kemsley Mill, Sittingbourne,. ME10 2TD
Job Type - Contructal, Initially for 6 months with possibilities of extension
Shift Hours - Flexible Hours, 6am to 2pm, Rotational, 4 on 4 off (including weekends at 1.5x rate.) One 15 minute morning break and one 30 minute lunchbreak permitted, both unpaid (off timesheet).
Start: ASAP
Responsibilities:
- Collect and prepare samples from the wastewater treatment plant for various laboratory tests, analyze results, and report findings to the operations team.
- Develop knowledge to support plant operations.
- Ensure a safe working environment by adhering to company safety procedures, using PPE and gas monitoring equipment, and assisting with risk assessments and incident reporting.
- Comply with environmental management systems, report potential hazards, assist with investigations, and work to reduce the plant's environmental impact.
- Support optimal water and waste processes, contribute improvement ideas, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Maintain effective communication and participate in training as needed.
Essential Experience:
- Laboratory/analytical/MS Excel experience is essential
- Ability to work in adverse conditions (darkness, cold, wet, and alone).
- Physically able to lift samples (up to 15kg) and carry samples some distance.
- Driving Licence is essential.
Desired Experience:
- Support daily ETP operations, following procedures, and complying with Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation.
- Knowledge of wastewater treatment process layout and sample point locations.
- Ability to perform all required laboratory tests and maintain up-to-date process data and records.
- Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental systems and procedures, maintaining good housekeeping throughout the laboratory and plant.
- GCSE including maths, English or at least one science. Preference for A levels (at least one science) or above.
- Engage in a mix of outdoor sample collection and indoor laboratory testing.
Benefits:
- Advice and editing on your current CV
- The dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
- Ongoing training and support throughout your role
- Paid holiday
- Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
- Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
- Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
- Competitive rates of pay
All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, reference check etc.
If you are interested please call me back on 020 4515 3546 or apply here and we can go from there!
Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.