Water Technician

We have a Water 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 - Water Tester (ETP Process Tester)

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 lunch break permitted, both unpaid (off timesheet).

Responsibilities:

• Collect and prepare samples from the waste water treatment plant for various laboratory tests, analyse 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 waste water 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.

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, reference check etc.