Wastewater Production Operator

Pertemps Bond; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Northumbrian Water is seeking a Wastewater Production Operator for a 6-month contract based in Stressholme, Darlington. The role focuses on safe and efficient operation of wastewater treatment works to protect the environment and support essential water services.

The position requires a strong health and safety mindset, a valid UK driving licence for travel between sites, experience with process plant operations, and the ability to interpret data and work with SCADA systems.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain works assets in line with regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Optimise plant assets, including chemicals, energy and resources, for efficient operations.
• Carry out basic effluent and mixed liquor analysis, interpret results and adjust operations as required.
• 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 elevate issues when required.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by line management.

Skills

SCADA systems

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Health & safety awareness

Tools

SCADA software

Job description

Wastewater Production Operator
Stressholme, Darlington
6 Month contract to start at the beginning of October
£14.62 per hour
Monday-Friday
We are currently recruiting for a Wastewater Production Operator to join Northumbrian Water on a 6 month contract based in Stressholme.
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 operations.
• 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 elevate 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 strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.
• A valid UK driving licence is required for travel between sites.
• 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.