Trade Effluent Technician

Are you passionate about protecting the environment? Would you be keen to work with external companies in regulating their industrial wastewater discharge? If so, we have a great opportunity for you to join our team as a Trade Effluent Technician.

What you’ll do

Our team liaises with hundreds of businesses and factories discharging wastewater within our region and aims to balance their requirements with our duty to protect the sewer network, water recycling centres and ultimately the environment.

Your role will be instrumental in supporting the Trade Effluent Officers in issuing consents and managing breaches under the provision of the Water Industry Act 1991.

In your role, you will:

• deal with a variety of industries and sectors, from aviation and food manufacturing to breweries and chemical manufacturers
• risk assess the impact of wastewater discharges from industrial sites, analysing data and preparing technical reports
• monitor and progress the team’s enforcement actions
• liaise with trade effluent customers to determine the cause, solutions and measures taken to prevent future consent breaches
• be responsible for trade effluent records, including the consent database, analytical and flow monitoring data, wholesale billing and contact details.

What you’ll need

• Degree or qualification equivalent in a science or engineering based subject
• Preferably, an understanding of wastewater treatment or industrial production processes.
• good computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office
• to be accurate and have good attention to detail as you will be analysing data
• strong communication skills
• to enjoy working in a team environment
• to be able to work independently and take ownership of multiple projects
• a full driving licence as you will make site visits and attend meetings at external companies.
• experience liaising with customers and/or applying environmental legislation, would be an advantage, although training will be provided.

As part of this role, you’ll be required to travel to trader sites up to two days per week using your own vehicle, so a valid driving licence and reliable car are essential.

What you’ll receive

• Combined pension contributions up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days’ holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• Performance related bonus.
• 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

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350 acre former airfield into an award winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Live – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about 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.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.