Process Controller (Bio)

United Utilities; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in Ellesmere Port is looking for a skilled Process Controller to operate and maintain anaerobic digestion and bioresource treatment assets. The role involves optimising operations for energy generation and sustainability while ensuring regulatory compliance. Candidates should have relevant technical qualifications and be prepared to work in a modern operational environment.

Benefits

26 days annual leave (30 days after four years)

Competitive pension scheme

Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus

Comprehensive healthcare plan

Gym discounts

Life cover

Employee Assistance Plan

Flexible benefits options

Qualifications

• Experience with anaerobic digestion operations.
• Ability to operate and optimise dewatering plants.
• Knowledge of compliance metrics and environmental performance.

Responsibilities

• Operate and optimise Anaerobic Digestion and dewatering plants.
• Maintain technical skills relevant to high-performance digestion operations.
• Gather and report asset performance data.

Skills

Operational issue identification

Technical skills in anaerobic digestion

Relationship building

Data reporting

Education

Accredited qualification in related field

Job description

About us

Salary - £38,462
Work Type - Onsite
Job Location - Ellesmere Port WwTW Little Staney, Nr. Chester, Cheshire CH2 4HZ
Role Type - Permanent
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

United Utilities' (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.

We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.

We've got a lot to offer. You'll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.

Benefits

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
• MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
• Best Doctors
• Salary Finance
• Wealth at Work courses
• Deals and discounts
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Mental health first aiders
• ShareBuy
• MORE Choices flexible benefits
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

About the role

You will be part of a skilled team of Process Controllers and Field Service Engineers responsible for the safe, effective operation, maintenance, and optimisation of anaerobic digestion and bioresource treatment assets.

Working in a dynamic and modern operational environment, you will carry out proactive, planned and reactive tasks to help deliver key outcomes across regulatory compliance, performance, customer service, and sustainability.

What you'll be doing

Working within a clear framework of Quality Assurance and Standard Operating Procedures, you'll build strong working relationships to proactively identify operational issues-particularly those that may impact compliance, energy generation, or environmental performance. You'll be part of a site that plays a central role in converting waste to renewable energy and resource recovery. Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating and optimising Anaerobic Digestion and dewatering plants to ensure maximum efficiency and biogas production.
• Maintaining up-to-date technical skills and competence relevant to high-performance digestion operations.
• Delivering all cyclic and reactive tasks on time and to standard, using digital systems to log and track activities.
• Supporting site reviews and providing informed input into performance improvements and technical decisions.
• Gathering and reporting accurate asset performance data, especially in relation to gas output, throughput, and compliance metrics.
• Investigating process anomalies and recommending sustainable solutions to recurring issues within digestion systems.
• Working towards and maintaining an accredited qualification relevant to your role, alongside health and safety, technical and behavioural training programmes.
• Coordinating and supervising contractors on site to ensure all work is completed safely, compliantly and in line with operational standards