Effluent Treatment Plant Operator – 12h Shifts, Growth

Veolia | UK

Manchester

On-site

GBP 31,000 - 38,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme
Physiotherapy
Discounts for retailers
Health resources and wellbeing support
Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia is hiring a Plant Operator at Saica Paper, Manchester Road, Carrington. The role involves operating the plant, monitoring water quality, collecting samples, calibrating instruments, and maintaining accurate records. You will liaise with authorities and contractors while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The position offers shift work with a competitive salary and benefits. Candidates should have experience in water treatment or chemical processes, proficiency with SCADA and

Qualifications

  • Experience operating water treatment plants or chemical processes.
  • Proficient with SCADA systems and standard software.
  • Knowledge of COSHH, PPE, Lone Working, and environmental awareness.
  • Strong production monitoring and instrumentation calibration/validation.
  • Good administrative skills with logs and work orders.

Responsibilities

  • Operate the plant to schedule and maintain discharge water quality.
  • Collect/analyze samples, adjust flows and chemical dosing.
  • Calibrate instrumentation and troubleshoot plant issues.
  • Maintain data collection, reporting, and replace consumables.
  • Perform housekeeping and grounds maintenance.
  • Report abnormal events per procedures.
  • Support COSHH/risk assessments and safety audits.
  • Liaise with clients, authorities, contractors.
  • Comply with health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide standby cover and flexible to meet demands.

Skills

SCADA systems
Water treatment
Risk assessments
COSHH awareness
Lone working
Instrumentation calibration
Data logging
Alarm response
Independent work

Tools

SCADA software
Google Workspace
Microsoft Office

Job description

Veolia is hiring a Plant Operator at Saica Paper, Manchester Road, Carrington. The role involves operating the plant, monitoring water quality, collecting samples, calibrating instruments, and maintaining accurate records. You will liaise with authorities and contractors while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The position offers shift work with a competitive salary and benefits. Candidates should have experience in water treatment or chemical processes, proficiency with SCADA and

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