Job Overview:
Pattemores Dairy Ingredients have been established for over 85 years. We are a Medium sized, family owned and run business in the food manufacturing industry based on the Somerset / Dorset border just outside of Crewkerne.
We are a professional, customer-focused operation that produce quality dairy ingredients for the food industry.
A successful candidate will have a strong work ethic as well as excellent communication, time management and problem-solving skills. We’re looking for individuals who are excited about the opportunity to grow personally and professionally.
We are seeking a dedicated Water Treatment Process Operative to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the proper treatment and quality of water in various settings, along with asset care of the Water Treatment Plant.
The role is a 4 on /4off days only role
Full training will be given, including Fork Lift Truck , Chemical Handling, MEWP and all relevant Health & Safety instruction.
Duties:
- Day to day running of the Water Treatment Plant
-Conduct water quality testing and analysis
-Operate and maintain water treatment equipment
- Monitor and adjust chemical feed rates
- Troubleshoot and resolve water treatment issues
- Maintain accurate records of water treatment processes
- Collaborate with team members to optimize water treatment procedures
- Basic Maintenance completed according to schedules, ie. changing filter pads
- Plant compliant with Environment Agency discharge consent
- Plant maintained within Health & Safety guidelines and relevant procedures
- Maintain the Site Fire Alarm testing, Emergency Light testing and PAT testing records.Full training will be given in these.
- Escalation of any issues likely to impact continuity of plant operation.
- Effectively manage stocks of chemicals and consumables, ensuring levels are monitored and topped up as required.
Skills:
- Basic Mechanical knowledge to operate and maintain equipment
- Ability to perform heavy lifting when required.
- Ability to Work at Height as the role involves climbing ladders
- You will need to be self-starting and self-motivated
If you are passionate about water quality and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.
We regret that we are not prepared to sponsor work permit or work permit transfer applications, nor can we offer relocation pacakges for this role. Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £13.80 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 48 per week

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Crewkerne: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details