Bioresources Team Leader

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Bioresources Team Leader to assist with the operation and maintenance of our Bioresources centres in West Huntspill, Yeovil and Taunton.

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 bioresources treatment centres. 

As a Bioresources Team Leader, you will assist the Operations Manager with supervising, supporting, training and mentoring staff at all levels, as well as assisting Operators in their routine maintenance tasks. 

You will ensure KPIs & SLAs are achieved and coordinate daily operational activities. 

The main responsibilities of the role will include:

• supporting operational staff on site to maintain and improve process performance
• having a safety first mindset, ensuring your own personal safety as well as colleagues, visitors and the public
• actively optimising sludge quality, energy and chemical use
• liaising with and managing contractor activity on site, including reviewing RAMS
• contributing to and implementing necessary change to meet business goals
• assisting with operational maintenance activities on site on a daily basis
• raising process risk assessments, EM&I jobs and prioritising appropriately.

What you'll need

We are looking for people who communicate effectively, demonstrate a positive outlook and behaviours, and 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. 

Ideally, you will be working towards an NVQ level 3 STW (all wastewater units) or an equivalent electrical/mechanical qualification.

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!

In addition, you will have:

• knowledge of the treatment process with a passion for delivering the highest performance and quality
• experience operating and optimising treatment processes
• mechanical or electrical experience in fault-finding and rectifying issues
• experience in producing written reports and procedures
• good knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office packages, especially Excel and Word
• a full clean UK driving licence
• be able to participate in a full standby rota.

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 buy up to ten 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, subject to conditions.
• 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 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.