Process Control Technician: Energy-from-Waste Onsite

United Utilities; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Pension

Bonus

Healthcare

Gym Discounts

Best Doctors

Salary Finance

Wealth at Work

Deals & Discounts

EVolve Car Scheme

Employee Assistance

Mental Health Support

ShareBuy

Flexible Benefits

Parental Leave

Job summary

United Utilities' Knutsford Wastewater Treatment Works is seeking a Process Control Technician to operate and optimise wastewater and Last in Line Pumping Stations, with planned and reactive tasks to maintain safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Based on site, you will work within a close-knit operations team, collecting asset performance data, coordinating contractors, and pursuing accredited qualifications while benefiting from a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Hands-on experience in an operational, engineering or process-based environment.
• Ability to follow SOPs and safety rules.
• Strong safety awareness and proactive problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Operation and optimisation of Wastewater treatment sites and Last in Line Pumping Stations.
• Completing planned workload and recording reactive tasks.
• Weekly reviews and providing input and support.
• Providing accurate asset performance information.
• Analyzing and recommending solutions to recurring process problems.
• Pursuing accredited qualifications and health, safety, technical and behavioural training.
• Coordinating and supervising contractors on site to ensure safe, compliant work.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Hands-on experience

SOPs compliance

Health & safety awareness

Proactive mindset

Willingness to learn

Team player

Out of hours standby

Job description

United Utilities' Knutsford Wastewater Treatment Works is seeking a Process Control Technician to operate and optimise wastewater and Last in Line Pumping Stations, with planned and reactive tasks to maintain safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Based on site, you will work within a close-knit operations team, collecting asset performance data, coordinating contractors, and pursuing accredited qualifications while benefiting from a comprehensive benefits package.