Wastewater Process Controller: Optimize & Operate

United Utilities; Ormskirk; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 26 days (30 after 4 years

Competitive pension up to 14% employer

Bonus scheme up to 7.5%

Healthcare plan

Gym/Wellness discounts

Best Doctors

Employee assistance

Flexible benefits

Job summary

United Utilities in the North West of England is seeking a Process Controller to ensure the safe, reliable production of water and the efficient operation of treatment assets. You will work as part of a skilled team to optimise production and maintain regulatory compliance.

This permanent, full-time role requires strong numeracy, computer literacy and field readiness. You will contribute to safety, operational excellence and customer service while advancing your skills through training and

Qualifications

• Five GCSEs at grades A-C including Maths, English and a Science or Technology subject (and evidence via certification).
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Strong numeracy and proficient computing skills with ability to handle reporting across platforms.
• Good teamwork, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate and optimise wastewater treatment site production and last in line pumping stations.
• Maintain skills and recency for WATER LTO Scheme.
• Complete scheduled cyclic tasks and document reactive tasks promptly.
• Deliver accurate, reliable asset performance data.
• Investigate recurring process issues and recommend effective solutions.
• Participate in the out-of-hours standby rota when fully trained.

Skills

Numeracy

Computing skills

Reporting

Education

Five GCSEs A-C including Maths, English and Science/Technology

Full UK driving licence

Job description

United Utilities in the North West of England is seeking a Process Controller to ensure the safe, reliable production of water and the efficient operation of treatment assets. You will work as part of a skilled team to optimise production and maintain regulatory compliance.

This permanent, full-time role requires strong numeracy, computer literacy and field readiness. You will contribute to safety, operational excellence and customer service while advancing your skills through training and