Production Operator

Pertemps; Darlington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Production Operator for their facility in Darlington. This role is crucial for the safe operation and maintenance of water treatment processes, ensuring a safe, high-quality water supply. Candidates should have a commitment to safety, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work both independently and in a team. Experience in process operations is preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in process operations, preferably within water treatment or a related industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data.
• A commitment to safety, quality and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor treatment processes from raw water through to final product.
• Manage chemical dosing and carry out water quality analysis.
• Oversee sludge and effluent management to maintain compliance.
• Work with the Regional Control Centre to manage site flows and storage.
• Perform routine site activities including validation and maintenance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Teamwork

Flexibility to work shifts

Job description

Overview

Production Operator
Stressholme Darlington
Contract until 31st January 2026

As a Production Operator at Northumbrian Water, you\'ll be responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of all water treatment processes and assets at your designated Water Treatment Works. Working within a highly regulated and quality-controlled environment, you\'ll apply your technical knowledge to make process adjustments, ensuring that our customers receive a safe, high-quality water supply at all times. By optimising treatment processes, you\'ll help ensure our product consistently meets internal and external quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor treatment processes from raw water through to final product.
• Manage chemical dosing, carry out water quality analysis, and interpret laboratory results.
• Oversee sludge and effluent management to maintain compliance.
• Use data analysis and interpretation to optimise chemical usage and process efficiency.
• Work with the Regional Control Centre to manage site flows, pumping and storage to deliver the daily production plan.
• Perform routine site activities including validation, calibration, preventative maintenance, and site inspections.
• Escalate non-routine events such as breakdowns, non-compliance, or environmental incidents.
• Support contractors, suppliers, and other teams on site, ensuring all work is carried out safely and without risk to water quality.
• Where required, carry out additional duties such as reservoir inspection and record-keeping.
• Work safely with chemicals, toxic gases, and dangerous goods, following appropriate safe systems of work.
• Carry out lock-off and tag-off procedures in line with company policy.
• Maintain accurate and timely site records, including diaries, logs, calibration data, chemical stocks, lab results, fire alarm tests, and health & safety records.
• Monitor and manage chemical inventory levels to ensure adequate supply at all times.

About you

• Experience in process operations, preferably within water treatment or a related industry (but not essential)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data.
• A commitment to safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work shifts and respond to operational demands.