Effluent Treatment Operator: Compliance & Plant Performance

Müller UK & Ireland; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Müller Reward Scheme

Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing support

Career development and training

Job summary

Müller UK & Ireland is seeking an enthusiastic Effluent Operative at our Market Drayton site to operate and maintain the Effluent Treatment Plant, ensuring wastewater is treated safely and in compliance.

In this hands-on role you will monitor plant performance, perform routine testing, coordinate with engineering and environmental teams, and contribute to continuous improvement while promoting health, safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in an effluent treatment, water treatment, utilities, environmental, process manufacturing, or similar operational environment.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and environmental compliance requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to identify issues and implement practical solutions.
• Good communication skills and confidence working with a range of stakeholders.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with a strong safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, operate and optimise the site’s Effluent Treatment Plant.
• Carry out routine testing, sampling, inspections and process checks.
• Ensure all plant operations comply with Environmental Agency requirements and Trade Effluent Consent conditions.
• Investigate process issues and collaborate to identify effective solutions.
• Record and maintain accurate operational and compliance data.
• Support preventative maintenance activities and coordinate with engineering teams when required.
• Monitor plant performance and respond to out-of-specification results.
• Promote health, safety and environmental culture across the site.
• Contribute ideas and continuous improvement to enhance plant performance and sustainability.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, contractors, regulators and site management.

Skills

Experience in effluent/wastewater

Attention to detail

Good communication

Proactive safety mindset

Problem solving

Tools

Environmental compliance knowledge

Job description

Müller UK & Ireland is seeking an enthusiastic Effluent Operative at our Market Drayton site to operate and maintain the Effluent Treatment Plant, ensuring wastewater is treated safely and in compliance.

In this hands-on role you will monitor plant performance, perform routine testing, coordinate with engineering and environmental teams, and contribute to continuous improvement while promoting health, safety and environmental standards.