DAF Plant Operator at Telford, Shropshire

Details of the job offer

  2026-09-29
  Full Time
  Temporary

We are currently recruiting a skilled and motivated DAF Plant Operator to join a busy manufacturing environment based in Telford. In this role, you will be responsible for the efficient operation, monitoring, and maintenance of the Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) wastewater treatment system, ensuring compliance with environmental standards and smooth running of the facility.

Days: Monday - Friday

Shift: Day time

Hours: 06:00-14:00 or 08:00-16:00

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate and monitor the DAF plant to ensure optimal performance of wastewater treatment processes
  • Complete and record daily meter readings, flow rates, and water quality checks
  • Carry out plant start-up, shutdown, and routine inspections
  • Manage chemical dosing and ensure safe storage and handling of treatment chemicals
  • Support troubleshooting activities and liaise with engineering teams during breakdowns or process issues
  • Ensure full compliance with all health, safety, and environmental (HSE) procedures

About You:

  • Previous experience working with DAF or wastewater treatment systems is highly desirable
  • FLT licence (counterbalance) desirable, but not essential, onsite training is available
  • Experience in a food manufacturing environment is an advantage
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work with urgency when required
  • Reliable, proactive and safety-conscious

Benefits:

  • Free car parking on site
  • Workwear provided
  • Overtime opportunities available
  • Temp to perm opportunity

If you are interested in this role please apply or call 07891852009

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.

  Industrial
  Warehouse Operatives
  7253 - Telford /
  Up to £13.11 per hour
  GBP
  per hour
DAF Plant Operator
Temporary / Telford
Place of work - City:
Telford
Industrial sector:
Industrial
Professional area:
Warehouse Operatives
Number of vacancies:
1
Reference code:
7253
Reference office:
Telford
Salary:
Up to £13.11 per hour
Salary to:
13.11
Salary per:
per hour
Job offer insertion date:
2026-09-29

We are currently recruiting a skilled and motivated DAF Plant Operator to join a busy manufacturing environment based in Telford. In this role, you will be responsible for the efficient operation, monitoring, and maintenance of the Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) wastewater treatment system, ensuring compliance with environmental standards and smooth running of the facility.

Days: Monday - Friday

Shift: Day time

Hours: 06:00-14:00 or 08:00-16:00

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate and monitor the DAF plant to ensure optimal performance of wastewater treatment processes
  • Complete and record daily meter readings, flow rates, and water quality checks
  • Carry out plant start-up, shutdown, and routine inspections
  • Manage chemical dosing and ensure safe storage and handling of treatment chemicals
  • Support troubleshooting activities and liaise with engineering teams during breakdowns or process issues
  • Ensure full compliance with all health, safety, and environmental (HSE) procedures

About You:

  • Previous experience working with DAF or wastewater treatment systems is highly desirable
  • FLT licence (counterbalance) desirable, but not essential, onsite training is available
  • Experience in a food manufacturing environment is an advantage
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work with urgency when required
  • Reliable, proactive and safety-conscious

Benefits:

  • Free car parking on site
  • Workwear provided
  • Overtime opportunities available
  • Temp to perm opportunity

If you are interested in this role please apply or call 07891852009

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.


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