Night Water Process Controller – Rotating Shifts

United Utilities; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Healthcare plan

Gym and wellness benefits

Employee assistance

Career development

Flexible benefits

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

United Utilities in Oswestry is seeking a Process Controller to join a multi-skilled team responsible for the safe, efficient and reliable production of water. You will operate and maintain water production assets, monitor data, and perform planned and reactive tasks to ensure performance and compliance.

The role includes night shifts (7pm–7am) with a rotation to day shifts every five weeks. Strong numeracy, computer skills, and a full UK driving licence are required, alongside GCSEs including

Qualifications

• Strong numeracy and proficient with computers; experience with reporting and information recording across platforms.
• Minimum five GCSEs at grades A-C, including Maths and English, plus a Science/Technology subject, with certification and a full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; strong problem-solving, planning and organisational skills; knowledge of safe systems of work and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain water production assets safely and efficiently as part of a multi-skilled team.
• Manage and optimise water treatment sites within a designated geographical area.
• Perform proactive, planned, and reactive tasks to ensure asset reliability and performance.
• Monitor and analyse operational data, implementing corrective actions and escalating risks when necessary.
• Collaborate with technical and operational teams to resolve issues and improve asset performance.
• Support capital project planning by identifying investment needs and ensuring operational requirements are met.

Skills

Numeracy

Computers

Reporting

Education

GCSEs including Maths, English and Science/Technology

Job description

United Utilities in Oswestry is seeking a Process Controller to join a multi-skilled team responsible for the safe, efficient and reliable production of water. You will operate and maintain water production assets, monitor data, and perform planned and reactive tasks to ensure performance and compliance.

The role includes night shifts (7pm–7am) with a rotation to day shifts every five weeks. Strong numeracy, computer skills, and a full UK driving licence are required, alongside GCSEs including