Process Operator: Outdoor, Hands-On Role with Van & On-Call

Yorkshire Water; Pontefract, Leeds, Castleford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water service provider in the UK seeks a Process Operator to join their team in Pontefract. The role involves ensuring regulatory compliance, responding to pollution incidents, and conducting proactive site visits. Applicants should possess a practical mindset, a full UK driving licence, and a commitment to working outdoors in all weather conditions. This permanent position offers training and benefits, with a salary range of £25,785 to £32,739 depending on experience.

Benefits

Company van

Annual bonus up to £1,000

Attractive pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Training opportunities

Health cash plan scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a valid UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• Resilient self-starter capable of working alone and in a team.
• Medical clearance for occasional confined-space work.

Responsibilities

• React to pollution incidents and alarms.
• Gather evidence at suspected pollution incidents.
• Lift, check and unblock pumps.

Skills

Practical mindset

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Comfortable questioning unsafe practices

Education

Full valid UK driving licence

Tools

IT systems such as Word

Toughbook

Job description

A leading water service provider in the UK seeks a Process Operator to join their team in Pontefract. The role involves ensuring regulatory compliance, responding to pollution incidents, and conducting proactive site visits. Applicants should possess a practical mindset, a full UK driving licence, and a commitment to working outdoors in all weather conditions. This permanent position offers training and benefits, with a salary range of £25,785 to £32,739 depending on experience.