Trade Waste Operator

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a reliable and hardworking Trade Waste Operator at our Filton site in Bristol. As a Trade Effluent Plant Operator, you will work as part of a team to achieve maximum effectiveness and efficiency of the onsite Trade Effluent Facility, working closely with the Regulatory Compliance Team to ensure the plant operates without disruption to production wet treatment facilities.

The Plant Operator will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the plant, ensuring all effluents received are treated and discharged within the Consent limits set by The Sewage Undertaker (Bristol Wessex Water). The role includes:

• Maintaining plant and equipment such as sump pumps internally and externally.
• Checking and topping up oils and sand filters.
• Cleaning all equipment and materials as required.
• Checking stock levels.
• Testing and confirming calibration of all plant and equipment.
• Controlling input of all effluents into the Trade Effluent Facility.
• Sampling and analysing effluents prior to batch treatment.
• Completing a detailed log of all daily tests and activities.
• Performing lower-level skills and activities, including cleaning and assisting out of trade activity.
• Working with subcontractors when required.
• Demonstrating improvements to plant reliability and availability.

• Professional level qualification (HNC or Level 3 City & Guilds) in any profession.
• Ability to work in a manual handling environment.
• Self‑motivated.
• Ability to work as a team.
• Customer focused.
• Previous experience working in a chemical handling environment.

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Industry Leading Pension Scheme – we’ll match your contributions on a 1 : 1.5 basis, max employer contributions 12%.
• Life Assurance 8 x salary.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Flexible working hours, including the ability to finish half day on a Friday.
• Income protection.
• Cycle To Work Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family.
• A collaborative, dynamic working environment.

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. We are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process and will provide reasonable adjustments as required.