Food Waste Operator

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Food Waste Operator to join our team in Avonmouth.

This role is crucial in ensuring the efficient and compliant operation of our food waste processing activities.

What you'll do

• Support the operation of our Bristol Food Waste Recycling Facility, including waste delivery reception, depackaging, digestion and dewatering.
• Act as the first line of maintenance for plant, including oiling and greasing.
• Keep records to maintain compliance with waste regulations.
• Operate in line with documents, procedures and standards, including environmental permits, regulatory guidance, ISO45001, ISO14001, ISO9001, ISO45003 and the Competence Management System.
• Ensure documents and procedures are followed and updated if a change occurs.
• Comply with PAS 110 compliance standards.
• Adhere to and promote stringent health and safety protocols.
• Monitor and maintain equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
• Record and report operational data accurately.

What you'll need

• Awareness of plant operating permits and legislation.
• Process knowledge of the waste food treatment plant.
• An understanding of health and safety and safe systems of work, including Permits to Work and Process Risk Assessments.
• the ability to optimise treatment processes.
• Problem-solving skills and effective communication skills.
• Good knowledge of the various processes associated with waste food treatment, such as centrifuges, heat recovery, pasteurisation, digestion and power generation.
• Training to use our food waste treatment plant will be 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 ten 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, subject to conditions.
• 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.

Who we are

We are one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.

The work we do goes beyond providing an essential public service. We also aim to have a positive impact on the communities we serve and the natural environment.

Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have the opportunity to develop and progress your career, while also receiving health and wellbeing support.

We also continue to promote 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.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us and if you would like to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you. Please do not hesitate to let us know about any additional support you may need.

Sound interesting? Apply to start your application.