Process Technician

Our client is one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies, with over 200 facilities and 4,200 employees across the UK.

A vacancy currently exists for a Process Technician to take responsibility for operating process plant used in the treatment of industrial wastes. Based at the company’s site in Sheffield, you’ll play a key role in ensuring waste is handled safely, efficiently and in line with environmental and regulatory requirements.

Main Duties:

• Operating process plant to treat industrial waste safely and efficiently.
• Offloading and treating waste in line with procedures, method statements and risk assessments.
• Planning work around incoming waste to ensure regulatory and operational compliance.
• Monitoring plant and equipment and reporting faults or potential issues.
• Carrying out routine preventative maintenance on fixed and mobile plant.
• Keeping accurate records of waste processed, operating conditions and plant performance.
• Communicating effectively with site staff, contractors and drivers.
• Operating mobile plant equipment for loading, unloading and site movements.
• Supporting continuous improvement by contributing to procedures and safe systems of work.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience within a process (chemical) or waste treatment environment.
• Knowledge of the waste industry.
• Forklift Truck licence (or willingness to obtain).
• Experience operating plant or mobile equipment (desirable).
• Ability to plan and prioritise work in a fast-moving environment.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.
• A strong commitment to health, safety and environmental standards.
• LGV licence.
• ADR licence.

This is a full-time, permanent role working 5 days per week.

Ref: J9655

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