Bioresources Operator

Are you looking for a new career and enjoy solving problems? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join the Bioresources team at Yeovil, Vale Road. 

The position offers an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team working with a variety of equipment, assets and processes. You will have the opportunity to embrace curiosity and develop new skills outside of your normal day-to-day activities. 

What you'll do

Every day is different. You will be working in all weather conditions, carrying out a range of tasks, to ensure the essential functions of our Bioresource treatment centre.  

Your day-to-day will include:

• monitoring and optimising process performance both in the field and using SCADA systems
• performing routine maintenance and carrying out general site activities as required to keep operations running smoothly
• looking for ways to improve day‑to‑day performance and efficiency, raising ideas with the team
• keeping the site tidy and well‑organised
• communicating daily with wider teams
• ensuring full compliance with company policies, processes, and procedures
• promoting and upholding the health, safety, and welfare of all colleagues, visitors, the public, and yourself at all times.

You will work an 11-hour day shift pattern of four days on, four days off. Your working hours will include weekends, regularly performing standby duties and providing emergency cover, if required. 

What you'll need

You don't need a background in the water industry, and we welcome applications from candidates outside of the sector, bringing fresh perspectives and ideas. 

We are looking for people who demonstrate a positive outlook and behaviours and who can work under their own initiative, both unsupervised and within a team environment. We are looking for problem solvers and people who are keen to make a positive impact by looking for ways to help us work more efficiently and effectively.  

You will need to have a flexible approach, with the ability to react quickly and efficiently to changes on any given day or over the course of the job role. If this sounds like you, then we'd love to hear from you! 

You'll also:

• have good communication skills
• have a valid full UK manual driving licence
• have a can-do attitude and a flexible approach
• be comfortable working with sewage
• be willing to undertake mandatory and upskilling training. 

What you'll receive

• A company van for business use  
• Total pension contributions up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities. 
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service. 
• The opportunity to buy up to 10 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. 
• 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.