Waste Water and Utilities Technician in Truro

At St.Ewe, we’re a business built on doing things the right way - with people, hens and the planet at the heart of every decision. We’re proud to be a certified B Corp, recognised in The Times 100 fastest‑growing private companies list and named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work. These milestones reflect not just our growth, but our commitment to building a workplace and supply chain we can truly stand behind.

Our values - bold, positive, transparent and nurturing - shape how we work every day. We’re bold enough to challenge convention, positive in how we support each other and our partners, transparent in the way we communicate, and nurturing in how we care for our people, farmers and hens alike.

Being transparent is especially important to us. We believe in being open and honest from the outset - including about the standards we uphold. As part of this, we don’t allow poultry ownership at home for members of our team. It’s an important step in protecting the health and welfare of our hens, as well as maintaining the integrity of the farms we work with.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone can thrive, bring their whole self to work, and feel valued for who they are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger - and that’s something we actively encourage as we continue to grow.

If you’re looking for a place where you can make a genuine impact, be part of a supportive team, and grow your career in a business that’s going places, we’d love to hear from you.

What does success look like?

• Take ownership of the site’s wastewater treatment plant, waste streams and key utilities

• Operate and monitor the complete wastewater treatment process, maintaining required parameters and discharge standards

• Monitor effluent flows, loading and key parameters including pH, dissolved oxygen, turbidity and flow

• Complete routine sampling, testing and accurate operational and environmental records

• Optimise chemical dosing and biological treatment to improve performance and control costs.

• Identify and resolve process, equipment and waste-management issues, escalating where required

• Carry out routine operational checks and first-line maintenance, supporting Engineering, contractors and planned maintenance

• Manage tanker collections and contingency arrangements during plant downtime, maintenance or abnormal conditions

• Ensure sludge and all other site waste streams are correctly segregated, stored, documented and disposed of through approved routes.

• Maintain accurate waste records and documentation, ensuring traceability and compliance.

• Monitor waste volumes and identify opportunities to reduce waste generation,disposal costs and environmental impact

• Oversee site utilities, monitoring availability, consumption, performance and efficiency.

• Monitor and support the performance of PV systems and other site energy-generation assets, escalating faults and coordinating maintenance where required.

• Identify opportunities to improve utility efficiency, reduce energy consumption and maximise on-site generation.

• Operate in accordance with environmental permits, legislation and company procedures

• Work with Production, Engineering and external contractors to maintain reliable wastewater, waste and utility services.

• Maintain clean, safe and well-organised treatment, waste and utility areas

• Support continuous improvement initiatives across wastewater, waste management, utilities and energy efficiency

• Safe, compliant and reliable management of wastewater, waste and utilities

• Consistent achievement of environmental and discharge standards

• Accurate waste, environmental and operational records

• High plant and utility availability

• Effective PV/energy-system performance

• Controlled waste, chemical, energy and disposal costs

• Maximised energy efficiency and on-site generation

• Clean and well-maintained facilities and continuous improvement across wastewater, waste and site utility performance.

Skills Required:

• Wastewater treatment process operation and monitoring

• Environmental compliance, sampling and record keeping
• Waste and waste-stream management
• Utility monitoring and energy efficiency
• PV/solar system awareness and performance monitoring
• Basic fault finding and first-line maintenance
• Chemical dosing and process optimisation
• Strong organisation, attention to detail and accurate documentation
• Ability to work effectively with Production, Engineering and external contractors
• Practical problem-solving and continuous-improvement mindset

Relevant Experience:

• Experience in wastewater treatment, water treatment, waste management, utilities, environmental operations or a similar technical/site-services environment.

• Experience monitoring plant/process performance and responding to operational issues

• Experience carrying out sampling, testing, inspections and maintaining accurate records.

• Experience working with contractors and internal teams to coordinate maintenance, collections or corrective actions.

• Understanding of environmental compliance, waste segregation and controlled disposal routes.

• Experience of chemical handling/dosing, pumps, tanks, treatment equipment or similar process plant would be beneficial.

• Awareness of energy efficiency, utilities or renewable-energy systems such as PV would be advantageous.

• A practical, proactive approach with the confidence to take ownership and escalate issues appropriately.

Benefits:

3% bonus scheme (targets)

Increased pension contributions

30 days annual leave (increased with service)

3x Salary Life Assurance

Team Days

Free Eggs!