Technical Assistant

YTL Construction UK; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK contractor in Trowbridge is seeking a part-time Technical Assistant to join their Liquid Bioresources Team. This role involves liaising with drivers, testing samples, and maintaining equipment while championing health and safety practices. Ideal candidates will have an interest in the wastewater industry, positive attitude, and a driving licence. The position offers flexible hours, with responsibilities focused on ensuring effective operational practices and providing exceptional service to customers.

Benefits

Pension contribution up to 20%

Career progression opportunities

25 days holiday rising to 28 years

Healthcare package

Life assurance up to eight times salary

Salary sacrifice for leasing electric cars

Cashback and discounts from retailers

Paid volunteering day

Enhanced family leave

Support from trained mental health first aiders

£1,000 referral fee

Qualifications

• Interest in the wastewater industry.
• Practical experience in the field is advantageous.
• Ability to engage professionally and friendly.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with drivers and test samples.
• Ensure onsite equipment is clean and operational.
• Champion safe practices through checks and inspections.

Skills

Interest in wastewater industry

Practical experience

Driving licence

Computer skills

Positive attitude

Job description

We are looking for a Technical Assistant to join our Liquid Bioresources Team in Trowbridge on a part-time basis, providing environmentally friendly treatment of various non-hazardous liquids to our valued customers.

What you'll do

A typical day as a Technical Assistant will involve liaising with the drivers, testing samples, checking & completing paperwork, and accurately recording information on our computer system.

As well as providing our customers withexceptional service, you will be responsible for ensuring that onsite equipment such as our discharge bays and plant remains clean, effective and operational.

You will be required to take a proactive approach to Health & Safety and be a champion of safe practices and policies by completing daily checks and routine inspections.

Predominantly three days per week, ideally Tuesday – Thursday between the hours of 08:00 -16:00, but some flexibility in the working days may be possible.
Due to business need, on occasion cover on non-working days will be required.

What you'll need

We would love to hear from you if you have an interest in the wastewater industry and especially if you have practical experience.

We are looking for someone with a passion for the environment, a positive can-do attitude, and the ability to engage in a professional and friendly manner with others.

It would be advantageous if you have a good understanding of wastewater treatment processes and legislation.

You will also need to have a driving licence and computer skills.

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 sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by 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.