Effluent Treatment Operator - Sustainable Processes & Benefits

Müller Group; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing support

Career development and training

Discounted Müller products

Job summary

Müller Market Drayton site is seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Effluent Operative to join our team, playing a vital role in operating and maintaining the Effluent Treatment Plant. This is a hands-on, highly regulated role where you’ll monitor wastewater processes, ensure compliance with Environmental Agency limits, and work with Operations, Engineering and Environmental teams.

Shift pattern is 4 on 4 off days and nights (7am–7pm and 7pm–7am).

Qualifications

• Experience in effluent treatment, water treatment, or utilities environments.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and identifiers.

Responsibilities

• Operate and optimise the Effluent Treatment Plant.
• Carry out routine testing, sampling, and inspections.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental Agency limits and trade effluent consent.
• Investigate issues and implement practical solutions.
• Record operational data and support maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with engineering and environmental teams.

Skills

Wastewater treatment knowledge

Environmental compliance

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Safety mindset

Hands-on technician

Education

Environmental/Utilities/Wastewater qualifications

Tools

Environmental Agency knowledge

Job description

Müller Market Drayton site is seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Effluent Operative to join our team, playing a vital role in operating and maintaining the Effluent Treatment Plant. This is a hands-on, highly regulated role where you’ll monitor wastewater processes, ensure compliance with Environmental Agency limits, and work with Operations, Engineering and Environmental teams.

Shift pattern is 4 on 4 off days and nights (7am–7pm and 7pm–7am).