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Regulatory Controller Trade Effluent

Hybrid in Parr·Added 3 days ago (last checked 9 Oct)

United Utilities

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Overview

Job details

Permanent contract
Per the ad.
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

Be near Parr for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.

Benefits

Up to 14% employer pension
Paid in by the employer, per the ad. The legal minimum is 3%.

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Knowledge of the regulations covering trade effluent and environmental law
Ability to use Word, Excel and knowledge of JIRA,TEMS, WALTO, OMS and Access computer systems
Experience working within the UU Health & Safety environment (use of Airline)
Good interpersonal and communication skills

Education & certifications

HNC / BSc or equivalent in Chemistry or relevant scientific discipline
Must have a valid driving licence

Availability to participate in the Trade Effluent Standby Rota

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
Best Doctors
Salary Finance
Wealth at Work courses
Deals and discounts
EVolve Car Scheme
Employee Assistance Plan
Mental health first aiders
ShareBuy
MORE Choices flexible benefits
Enhanced parental leave schemes

The role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Regulatory Controller Trade Effluent (RCTE) available. This role focuses on the control and monitoring of trade effluent discharges to sewers and to provide data for recovering wholesale costs for the treatment of trade effluent discharges into Wastewater Treatment Works.

What you'll do

You will work as a member of a local team, reporting to the Lead RCTE for that area and will have a dedicated group of non-household customers under your control. You may also be required to assist in other areas.

Liaising with retailers on behalf of Non-Household Customers via JIRA case management system to meet SLA's for trade effluent related queries, applications, and sample notifications
Samples and meter readings for control and monitoring will be obtained to a pre-determined schedule as set out in Trade Effluent Policy procedures Control is achieved through a process of deriving consents that provide adequate protection
Monitoring trade effluent discharge analysis results including carrying out site tests to ensure compliance against consents in line with Trade Effluent policy guidelines
Gathering and providing evidence to support recommended legal action where a breach of the regulations could have/has had an adverse effect on UU, its assets and the environment
Providing out of hours support regarding the management of incidents relating to trade effluent discharges

Hiring process

United Utilities' recruitment process has several stages, with the team updating you at each one; some roles include online multiple-choice tests (with practice tests offered first), and interviews may be in person or virtual

Candidates can track application status online at any time, and most correspondence is by email.
AI tools may help with grammar or preparation, but application content, interview answers and technical assessments (unless AI is explicitly permitted) must reflect the candidate's own work.
Reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process are available on request.

About United Utilities

Industry: Utilities
Website: unitedutilities.com

In their own words

About the company & team

We're offering an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, professional, and highly motivated Trade Effluent team - a close-knit group that takes pride in collaboration, competence and commitment to doing the right thing.
You will own and manage your own portfolio of traders, ensuring they meet compliance standards and helping us hit key market performance targets.
Enjoy the flexibility to shape how and where you work, while balancing site visits, investigations and relationship building with efficient remote portfolio management.
Play a vital role in protecting our wastewater treatment infrastructure, safeguarding the environment and promoting a healthier, greener North West.
Have the chance to engage directly in incident response, where your actions can make a measurable difference and contribute to effective enforcement outcomes when required.