Wastewater Production Operator – 6-Month Frontline Role

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

Job summary

Northumbrian Water seeks a Wastewater Production Operator on a full-time six-month contract based at Stressholme, Darlington. The role focuses on safe and efficient operation of wastewater treatment works to protect the environment and support essential water services in the region.

You will operate and maintain plant assets, monitor performance via SCADA, perform basic analyses, and follow strict health and safety procedures. A UK driving licence is required for site-to-site travel.

Qualifications

• Strong health, safety, and environmental standards are essential.
• 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.
• 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.

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 escalations as needed.

Skills

Plant experience

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Follow procedures

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Northumbrian Water seeks a Wastewater Production Operator on a full-time six-month contract based at Stressholme, Darlington. The role focuses on safe and efficient operation of wastewater treatment works to protect the environment and support essential water services in the region.

You will operate and maintain plant assets, monitor performance via SCADA, perform basic analyses, and follow strict health and safety procedures. A UK driving licence is required for site-to-site travel.