Production Operator

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Production Operator for a 3-month contract in Howdon, United Kingdom. This role involves operating and maintaining wastewater and water treatment systems to ensure regulatory compliance. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, the ability to work in confined spaces, and preferably experience in a utility environment. This position offers a chance to contribute meaningfully to water asset management and support a critical operational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in wastewater and water treatment operations is preferable.
• Ability to work in confined spaces as part of health and safety regulations.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wastewater and water treatment assets to ensure compliance.
• Liaise with EMI personnel and coordinate activities effectively.
• Maximise plant performance, including management of chemicals and energy.

Skills

Ability to analyse and interpret data

Competence in risk assessment procedures

Basic IT Skills (Word, Excel, Lotus Notes)

Job description

Production Operator – Howdon, 3-month temporary contract, Monday–Friday. Pertemps are working alongside Northumbrian Water to recruit a Production Operator to join their team at the Howdon site on a 3-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a critical operational environment, supporting the effective treatment of wastewater and water assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wastewater and water treatment assets to ensure regulatory compliance
• Liaise effectively with and coordinate EMI personnel
• Maximise plant performance, including chemicals, energy, and other assets
• Carry out basic effluent and mixed liquor sampling, interpret results, and implement appropriate changes
• Use systems to fault-find and optimise plant utilisation
• Use IT systems such as Word, Excel, and Lotus Notes for reporting and operational tasks
• Carry out basic instrument calibration and plant fault finding

Requirements

• Ability to analyse and interpret data to identify issues and implement solutions
• Competence in risk assessment procedures would be beneficial but not essential
• Appropriate fitness level for confined space entries, including use of escape sets
• Lock-off and tag-off (LOTO) competence

If you have the relevant experience and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today through Pertemps to be considered.