Waste Operator

If you enjoy solving problems and making an impact, we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for curious, motivated individuals to join our Bioresources team in Bournemouth. No prior experience in the water industry is required. 

This is an outdoor role where you will operate and interface with mechanical plant equipment. This is a fixed-term position, initially for 12 months.

What you'll do

No two days are the same. helping to keep our bioresources treatment centres running smoothly and safely.

Your main duties will include:

• operating mechanical sludge process equipment, such as centrifuges
• treating the output through a liming plant
• operating a telehandler and HGV hook loader (full training will be provided) 
• monitoring performance in the field
• carrying out routine maintenance
• taking and analysing operational samples
• optimising performance to meet key targets
• recording and reporting data to meet regulatory standards
• prioritising health, safety, and wellbeing — for yourself, your team, and the public.

This is a critical role with the operation being a key part of our wider activities, and your work will directly support the success and performance of multiple bioresources centres. It's about providing consistent performance and finding solutions when issues occur.

You'll work an 11-hour day shift pattern: four days on, four days off. This includes weekends and emergency cover when needed.

What you'll need

• A full and valid UK manual driving licence.
• Willingness to work shifts and take part in standby cover.
• Comfort working in environments that include sewage.
• Commitment to completing mandatory and development training.
• Experience using telehandlers and LGV hook loaders is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

This is more than just a job, it's a chance to be part of a progressive team and a great employer. You'll gain valuable skills, receive comprehensive training, and work in a supportive environment where your growth and development truly matter.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by 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 Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 19,000 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.