Plant Operator

Acorn Recruitment; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Acorn Recruitment is seeking an experienced Plant Operator for a wastewater treatment project in Oswestry, under the United Utilities framework. You will monitor and maintain plant performance, operate process equipment, and ensure safe delivery on construction sites.

The role requires a CSCS card and proven plant operation experience in the water sector, with strong documentation and liaison skills for interaction with clients and teams.

Qualifications

• CSCS card required.
• Experience as a skilled plant operator.
• Experience in water sector construction environments.
• Proven track record of delivering schemes safely.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant processes and operating performance daily.
• Record and review process parameters and chemical dosing.
• Maintain plant equipment and recalibrate instruments as needed.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and project teams.
• Attend meetings with United Utilities and stakeholders.
• Assist with shutdowns and access arrangements as required.

Skills

CSCS card

Plant operator

Water sector experience

Job description

Plant Operator | Water Treatment Plant Operator | Wastewater Process Operator Oswestry | Contract | United Utilities Framework | Water Sector Construction Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an experienced Plant Operator to support a project in Oswestry on the United Utilities framework.

Working alongside MWH Treatment and the Advance Plus process team, you will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining the performance of a new wastewater treatment plant, ensuring processes operate safely and efficiently.

This role would suit a skilled plant operator with experience in the water sector and a strong understanding of process monitoring, equipment performance and safe delivery on construction projects.

What We Offer

The opportunity to work on a water sector project within the United Utilities framework.

The chance to contribute to the commissioning and operation of a new treatment plant.

The opportunity to work alongside experienced process engineers and project teams.

Key Duties

• Monitor the new plant's processes and operating performance on a daily basis.
• Record and review process parameters, including MLSS, SSVI, final effluent analysis, sludge thickener performance, sludge levels and chemical usage.
• Monitor plant equipment, including oxidation ditch inducers, blowers, instruments, ferric and caustic dosing systems, and sludge thickeners.
• Monitor analysers, recalibrate instruments and order reagents as required.
• Adjust process parameters to maintain effective plant performance.
• Maintain accurate daily operational logs and report progress and performance to the Advance Plus process commissioning engineer.
• Liaise with the client, suppliers and the Advance Plus process team.
• Attend regular meetings with United Utilities to discuss progress, performance and operational matters.
• Order chemicals and consumables, including ferric, caustic, polymer, reagents and cuvettes for sampling and analysis.
• Receive and manage chemical deliveries safely.
• Support the Advance Plus team with plant shutdowns, access arrangements and related activities.

Requirements

• A valid CSCS card is essential.
• Proven experience as a skilled and experienced plant operator.
• Experience working in the water sector within a construction environment.
• A proven track record of delivering schemes ranging from small to large in a safe and responsible manner.
• The ability to monitor plant performance, maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with clients, suppliers and technical teams.