Employer description

Our goal is to help create a circular economy in which nearly all waste materials are given a second life and are reused, recycled or recovered for their energy content.We encourage our customers to recognise the value in materials they throw away and to recycle as much as possible to reduce not only their environmental impact but also the cost of disposing of their waste.We believe waste is a resource.

To find out about the full range of our cost - effective and reliable recycling and waste management services and how we help our customers to stay compliant with the latest waste legislation as we transition into to the circular economy, visit www.suez.co.uk

Main description

At Suez, we’re committed to making our world a more sustainable place – a highly complex challenge. If you’re ready to shape the future, collaborate, and drive positive change, we want you on our team. Join us to unleash your talent and help us achieve our shared goals

You’ll be learning about the critical elements of the plant with the Operations Team, making sure everything runs safely and efficiently, in a way that complies with environmental legislation. It means continuously monitoring, controlling, assessing and adjusting plant processes, and applying your expertise to any problems that arise.

You will be working in all site departments to gain awareness and knowledge before specialising in the Operations department.
You will report to the Operations Manager, but be working with shift and maintenance teams.

Entry requirements

Essential:

GCSE or Equivalent in Maths, English, and Science Grades 5-9.
T level / BTEC / A Levels 

Skills required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Initiative
• Team working
• Problem solving skills
• Patience
• Logical

Training to be provided

The learner will be studying the Engineering Maintenance Technician - Single discipline Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification. 
Day release to West Suffolk College.

Things to consider

The building has grating floors, allowing a view to ground level from 30m. Periods of working outside will be required, and manual handling will be required. This is a waste process plant, so household waste is present with the associated hazards, smells and pests.

Future prospects

Possible opportunity as a full time Operation Technician working a shift pattern as part of a small team (The role will be on 12 hours shift basis, both, days, and nights- equivalent of 37.5 averaged and annualised hours).