Production Operator (1)

NWG (Northumbrian Water Group); York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) is seeking a Wastewater Operator to join our frontline team. You will help keep treatment plants and pumping stations running, handling samples, monitoring equipment and analysing trends to meet environmental standards.

Training is provided and you will follow safety protocols and health checks. A full UK driving license is essential as you will travel between sites with a van provided.

Qualifications

• Great team player with a positive 'can do' attitude and eager to learn.
• Proactive, organised and able to work on own.
• Attention to detail to prevent issues in recordings and safety checks.
• Good communication and practical, hands-on approach; problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Keep wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations running at their best.
• Handle water samples, monitor equipment and analyse trends.
• Carry out routine inspections and health and safety checks.
• Support standby rota duties and travel between sites with provided van.

Skills

Team player

Detail-oriented

Good communication

Proactive

Hands-on

Problem solving

Organised

Independent worker

Job description

About the Role

Do you haveaninterestin the environment? Do you want to be part of a company dedicated to treating wastewater in ways that protects the environment and improves the quality of our coastlines? As a Wastewater Operator you’ll be on the front-line making sure our environment is kept safe for everyone.

Job Description

About the Role

Do you haveaninterestin the environment? Do you want to be part of a company dedicated to treating wastewater in ways that protects the environment and improves the quality of our coastlines? As a Wastewater Operator you’ll be on the front-line making sure our environment is kept safe for everyone. You’ll join an experienced team who really know their stuff and can support your transition into the role. You’ll keep our treatment plants and pumping stations running at their best. You’ll handle water samples, monitor equipment, and analyse trends to make sure the wastewater is treated to our exacting standards. Full training will be provided to ensure you are up to speed in no time. You’ll get to know our systems inside and out. From fault-finding to routine tasks, your role will be vital to meeting our environmental commitments and keeping operations safe. Your attention to detail will guide you as you carry out key checks, ensuring we meet our regulatory expectations. Hard hats and safety checks come with the territory. You’ll carry out routine inspections, follow health and safety protocols. Candidates who participate in the standby rota, must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the geographical area they are covering or their work depot.

About You

Don’t worry if you’re new to wastewater treatment, we’ll train you in all the technical skills you’ll need to do a great job. The important stuff is that you’re a great team player with a positive ‘can do’ attitude and ready to learn. If that’s you, we want to hear from you. We’re looking for someone who is proactive, organised and able to work on their own. Being detail-focused is key here: nothing should slip past you, whether it’s a recording issue or a safety measure that needs attention. Good communication skills along with a practical, hands on approachanda knack for problem-solving would be great.

A full UK driving license is essential for traveling between sites whilst at work, and yes, we’ll provide the van.

You’ll need to be able to use different technologies and Apps, so if you‘re a bit of a techie this could be for you. If you’ve got an eye for trends and love tackling problems hands-on, you’ll be right at home with us. Experience with following processes and using equipment? Perfect. Familiarity with water or wastewater processes? Even better, come and talk to us!

Please note this role will require a DBS to be completed prior to employment.

This role has been defined as a safety or security critical role and as a condition of a formal offer of employment you’ll be required to undergo a drug and alcohol test. Prospective employees and agency workers in defined safety and security critical roles will be required to undertake a drug and alcohol test after the job offer has been made. This will be prior to or within four weeks of their start date.

Prospective employees and agency workers who fail a pre-employment urine drug screen will have their sample analysed by the Company appointed laboratory as a matter of course. Failing a pre-employment drugs or alcohol test may lead to the job offer being revoked.