Operations Technician

Salary: £42,588 annum plus annual bonus Hours: 12 hour shifts working nights, days and weekends Working on rota as part of a 5 man team covering the plant 24 hours a day 365 days a week. 14 shifts covered every 35 days Holiday entitlement included as part of the shift rota Location: Clitheroe, BB7 4QB When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone. Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. What we can offer you; - Access to our people's pension scheme - Free physiotherapy service - Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers - Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to - Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential What you'll be doing; Managing the day to day operations of the evaporation plant from raw material to final product Using SCADA to manage and adjust plant parameters to optimise production Regularly monitor and document plant parameters to ensure production intermediates and final products remain within the required specification Manage production rates and volumes to ensure all tank capacities and product volumes are managed Collect production samples from specified stages of the production process and complete the necessary laboratory tests to ensure ongoing compliance Document in detail all process activities, actions and testing results Manage operational assets so they are always available and operating at their optimum. Including flushing pipework, cleaning equipment and firefighting inline blockages Firefighting plant issues as and when they arise to minimise production loss Maintain effective communication with the client's production team and ensuring they are regularly updated with plant availability Managing chemical stocks and advising when these need to be replenished Working to plant SOP's at all times Maintaining and contributing to the site's Safety Culture What we're looking for; Experience of working in the chemical industry or experience of working in a production environment Some engineering experience desirable but not required A good understanding of health and safety FLT licence desirable but not required SCADA knowledge desirable but not required IT proficiency - experience of working with either Microsoft Office or Google Drive What's next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia. We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply