Wastewater Production Operator

Pertemps Bond; North East; Sur place; GBP 17 000 - 24 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Northumbrian Water is seeking a Wastewater Production Operator to join the team in Washington on a temporary contract. The role focuses on the safe and efficient operation of wastewater treatment works, supporting vital water services across the region.

You will operate assets, carry out basic analyses, and use SCADA to monitor, fault-find, and optimise plant performance. A valid UK driving licence is required for travel between sites, with a strong commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence for travel between sites.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and environmental standards.
• Experience operating and maintaining process plant or industrial assets.
• Ability to interpret operational data and respond appropriately.
• Confidence using control systems and basic IT applications.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Follow health, safety and environmental policies at all times.

Responsabilités

• Operate and maintain works assets to ensure regulatory compliance and efficient operation.
• Carry out basic effluent and mixed liquor analysis, interpret results and implement operational changes.
• Interrogate SCADA to fault-find, monitor performance and optimise plant utilisation.
• Perform basic instrument calibration in line with procedures.
• Undertake basic fault finding on plant and equipment and escalate issues where necessary.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by line management.

Connaissances

Driving licence

Safety awareness

Process plant operation

Data interpretation

SCADA familiarity

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Description du poste

Wastewater Production Operator

Washington

£14.62

Monday-Friday 8-4pm

We are currently recruiting for a Wastewater Production Operator to join Northumbrian Water on a temporary contract based in Washington.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a vital front line team responsible for the safe and efficient operation of wastewater treatment works, helping to protect the environment and support essential water services across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain works assets in accordance with regulatory requirements and company standards to ensure ongoing compliance Optimise the use of plant assets, including chemicals, energy, and other resources, to achieve efficient operation
• Carry out basic effluent and mixed liquor analysis, interpret results, and implement operational changes as required.
• Effectively use and interrogate the SCADA system to fault-find, monitor performance, and optimise plant utilisation.
• Perform basic instrument calibration in line with procedures.
• Undertake basic fault finding on plant and equipment and **escalate** issues where necessary.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by line management in line with operational requirements.

What we’re looking for

• A valid UK driving licence is required for travel between sites.
• A strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Experience or understanding of operating and maintaining process plant or industrial assets.
• Ability to interpret operational data and respond appropriately.
• Confidence using control systems and basic IT applications.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures at all times.