Bioresources Process Controller: Optimize Plant & Safety

United Utilities; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days’ annual leave, rising by one

Competitive pension with up to 14%

Performance related bonus of up to 7.5

Company funded healthcare plan and EAP

Discounts through MORE Choices

Salary Finance and Wealth at Work

Electric vehicle scheme and ShareBuy

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

United Utilities in Blackburn is seeking a Process Controller to oversee and optimise sludge treatment and bioresources processes. The role involves monitoring performance, analysing data, and making decisions to keep operations safe, compliant, and efficient.

You will work with a team of Controllers and engineers, interpreting data, responding to changing conditions, and driving continuous improvement across site assets.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical, analytical, and diagnostic skills to interpret data and identify trends.
• Ability to stay calm, resilient and focused in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Excellent planning, organisational, communication, and IT skills; team-friendly.
• Commitment to health, safety, environmental compliance and operating procedures.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Operate and optimise site processes to deliver safe, reliable, and compliant performance across bioresources operations.
• Monitor plant performance, interpret data, and identify trends to maximise efficiency and minimise risk.
• Complete planned activities while effectively managing reactive tasks and process events.
• Produce accurate asset and process performance information to support decision-making.
• Investigate recurring issues, identify root causes, and implement improvements.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance and technical teams to achieve targets.
• Participate in training and development, including accredited qualifications and technical programmes.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Operational decision making

Calm under pressure

Planning and organisation

Communication skills

IT skills

Driving licence (UK)

Job description

United Utilities in Blackburn is seeking a Process Controller to oversee and optimise sludge treatment and bioresources processes. The role involves monitoring performance, analysing data, and making decisions to keep operations safe, compliant, and efficient.

You will work with a team of Controllers and engineers, interpreting data, responding to changing conditions, and driving continuous improvement across site assets.