ETP Operator

Veolia Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to our people’s pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Resources for health, mental and fin. 0

Job summary

Veolia Group at the Saica Paper site in Carrington, near Manchester, is seeking a plant operator to run the facility on a 12-hour shift pattern. Responsibilities include operating the plant, monitoring water quality, sampling, calibrating instrumentation, and maintaining data records.

We offer a pension, free physiotherapy, discounts, and health/financial wellbeing resources, plus ongoing training and development to help you reach your full potential.

Qualifications

• Experience operating water treatment plants or chemical processes.
• Proficient with SCADA systems and PDA devices.
• Knowledge of Risk & Assurance principles (COSHH, PPE, Lone Working, Environmental awareness).
• Competent in production monitoring, instrumentation calibration/validation.

Responsibilities

• Operate the plant according to schedule and maintain discharge water quality per permit specifications.
• Collect and analyse samples per work instructions; adjust flows and chemical dosing based on results.
• Calibrate instrumentation and troubleshoot plant issues with team support.
• Maintain accurate data collection, reporting, and order consumable replacements.
• Perform housekeeping and grounds maintenance.
• Report abnormal events to management per company procedures.
• Assist with COSHH/risk assessments and safety/environmental audits.
• Liaise with clients, authorities, agencies, contractors, and consultants.
• Comply with all health, safety, and statutory regulations.
• Provide standby cover and work flexibly to meet operational demands.

Skills

SCADA systems

Problem solving

Administrative skills

Tools

PDA devices

Google

Microsoft

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £34,703.10 per annum DOE plus shift allowance £8675.08 and Veolia benefits

Hours: 12 hour shifts, four on six off (incl nights)

Location: Saica Paper, 144 Manchester Road, Carrington, M31 4QN

What we can offer you:

• Access to our people’s pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing:

• Operate the plant according to schedule and maintain discharge water quality per permit specifications
• Collect and analyse samples per work instructions; adjust flows and chemical dosing based on results
• Calibrate instrumentation and troubleshoot plant issues with team support
• Maintain accurate data collection, reporting, and order consumable replacements
• Perform housekeeping and grounds maintenance
• Report abnormal events to management per company procedures
• Assist with COSHH/risk assessments and safety/environmental audits
• Liaise with clients, authorities, agencies, contractors, and consultants
• Comply with all health, safety, and statutory regulations
• Provide standby cover and work flexibly to meet operational demands

What we're looking for:

• Experience operating water treatment plants or chemical processes
• Proficient with SCADA systems, standard software (Google/Microsoft), and PDA devices
• Knowledge of Risk & Assurance principles (Risk Assessments, COSHH, PPE, Lone Working, Environmental awareness)
• Competent in production monitoring, instrumentation calibration/validation..
• Strong administrative skills (logs, records, work orders, stock management)
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems
• First-line maintenance capabilities (cleaning, greasing, calibration, condition monitoring)
• Able to work independently and prioritize tasks, including alarm response and interpretation

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate.

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Ready to see the world as we do?

Who is Veolia?

Where other people see waste, our community here at Veolia see opportunity. We’re determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done. And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and are giving them the chance to realise it with us. Whether it’s their potential, their commitment or their impact, we see it all. And with our values being community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus and respect they keep us focused on those who matter – all 14,000+ of our employees, our customers and our communities too.