Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

**Job Title**: Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator **PP-SRS-GRD**:W-5352-06

**Location**:RAF Lakenheath **Vacancy Number** 251486

**Open Date**:6 January 2025 **Close Date**21 January 2025
**Work Hour Per Week** 39 **Salary (Per Hour)** £14.55 - £15.95

**Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator**- If you are a dedicated and skilled **Industrial Equipment Mechanic**with a passion for excellence, we invite you to join our team at the United States Air Force, 48th Civil Engineer Squadron, **RAF Lakenheath**

We are looking for someone with knowledge and experience in operating, maintaining, troubleshoot and repair single and multiple feed of potable and non-potable treatment works and systems.

**Why RAF Lakenheath**:
Located in the heart of Suffolk, RAF Lakenheath is home to the 48th Civil Engineer Squadron. This base is pivotal in maintaining international security and fostering strong alliances between the US and UK. Our team is dedicated to excellence, innovation, and the highest standards of operational readiness.

**Fantastic company benefits include**:

- **Competitive salary**:the starting salary for this position is **£29,507.40 per annum**
- **Holiday**: 25days Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays
- **Paid Sick Leave**
- **Pension Scheme**
- **Free On-Site Parking**
- **Employee extras such as**: Life Assurance scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Specialised Training, Development Opportunities, Fitness Facilities, Receive time off, cash, and honorary awards for significant contributions

**About the role**:
You will be responsible for starting, operating, adjusting, and stop single or multiple Wastewater Treatment processes and equipment in a controlled compound. You will maintain, repair, test, plan and lay out installation, repair, and/or modification a variety of complex equipment and systems. You will troubleshoot single and multiple points of system failure on plant and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment. In this position you will utilize established safety practices, rules, regulations, and procedures to maintain safe and clean work environment.You may be occasionally exposed to communicable disease or infectious matter when changing filters, position will also be required a **pre-employment physical that also includes immunizations.**Your hours of work will be **39 hours per week on a fixed schedule Mon-Fri 0730-1600**where start & end times may be modified due to mission needs and in accordance with the organization’s flexible working policies.

For specific qualification requirements for this position, you can visit: Federal Wage System Qualifications

**About you**:
**Qualification requirements**:

- City and Guilds/ NVQ Level 2 in an appropriate discipline
- You will be required to drive a and operate a motor vehicle; an appropriate valid driving license **CAT B** will be required.

**Other significant facts about the role**:
You will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with applicable US and UK laws, rules and regulations. You may be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft, and you may also be required to travel to the US or other country, in the performance of official duties or attend necessary training, this position may also be coded as mission essential. You will be required to complete a **6-month** probationary period. Overtime may be required, and you may be assigned other duties not included in this position description, but that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the incumbent. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. You may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Overtime and/or emergency overtime may be required. Certification may be required by federal or local regulatory agency. May be assigned other duties not included in this position description, but that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the incumbent.

**All successful applicants will require a security clearance and a right to work in the UK.**

This position may have certain restrictions to US citizens including US dual nationals due to the Status of Forces Agreement. For additional information contact the LNDH team on 01638 544955.

Application for Local National Direct Hire (LNDH) - Employment with United States Air Force (apps.mil)
- ** Several vacancies may be available - multiple selections can be made from this announcement **_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £29,507.40-£32,346.60 per year

Additional pay:

- Performance bonus

**Benefits**:

- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 251486