Company Overview
Pattemores Transport, established in 1938, is a family-owned business with a rich history in transportation and dairy ingredient production. Nestled in the countryside, the company combines traditional values with modern manufacturing technology, supporting a sustainable and innovative approach.
Effluent Treatment Plant Operator
Location: On-site
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: 4 days on / 4 days off (10-hour shifts) Apx 31.5 hours per week 1-hour unpaid break
Reports to: Maintenance Manager/ Director
Pay: From £13.80 per hour + callout payments/ retainers
Key Responsibilities
Effluent Plant Operations
- Oversee the day‑to‑day running of the Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP).
- Conduct routine effluent sampling, water quality testing, and analysis.
- Operate, monitor, and adjust all effluent treatment equipment and systems.
- Manage and optimise chemical dosing levels to ensure compliant treatment performance.
- Troubleshoot process issues to maintain efficient and continuous plant operation.
- Maintain accurate logs, reports, and compliance documentation.
- Ensure the ETP consistently meets Environment Agency discharge consent requirements.
- This role will require you to be on a call-out rota
Maintenance & Asset Care
- Carry out basic planned maintenance tasks such as changing filter pads and cleaning equipment.
- Conduct daily inspections and report faults, risks, or abnormal plant conditions.
- Escalate issues that may impact effluent processing or site operations.
- Maintain plant equipment in line with site Health & Safety and operational procedures.
- Monitor and maintain stock levels of chemicals and consumables, ensuring timely replenishment.
Site Compliance & Safety
- Maintain accurate records for key site checks, including:
- Fire alarm testing
- Emergency lighting testing
- PAT testing
(Full training will be provided)
- Work safely in accordance with site policies, Chemical Handling protocols, and Working at Height requirements.
- Take responsibility for your own safety and that of others within the ETP area.
- Ensure all processes and actions are compliant with environmental, safety, and legal regulations.
Teamwork & Collaboration
- Collaborate closely with operations, engineering, production, and maintenance teams.
- Communicate clearly regarding plant status, process changes, or equipment issues.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reliability.
- Contribute to shared team activities such as general housekeeping, maintaining equipment areas, and relevant data entry.
Training & Development
- Participate fully in all required training including:
- Fork Lift Truck operation
- Chemical Handling
- Health & Safety
- Confined Space training
- Demonstrate a proactive approach to learning new skills and developing within the role.
- Share knowledge with colleagues to support a strong team environment.
Additional Duties
- Perform any other reasonable tasks requested by team leader or managers to support the smooth running of the operation
- This job role description is not an exhaustive list, and duties may vary depending on business needs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £13.80 per hour
Expected hours: 31.5 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
