Wastewater Treatment Operator – Plant & Sludge

Wessex Water Services; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 20%

Career progression

25 days holiday

Volunteer day

Health care package

Life assurance

Electric car lease

Job summary

Wessex Water Services is seeking a hands-on operator to manage the operation and maintenance of sewerage treatment plants and pumping stations. The role involves running advanced wastewater treatment and sludge processes while ensuring compliance with policies and safety standards.

You will work outside of standard hours, including evenings and weekends, and contribute to health and safety across the site. Eligible candidates should have GCSEs and be able to work in confined spaces if required.

Qualifications

• Experience working unsupervised in an industrial or process plant.
• GCSEs in English, maths, and a technical subject.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain conventional sewage treatment plants and pumping stations to meet quality standards.
• Run advanced wastewater treatment and sludge process plants.
• Ensure compliance with company policy, processes and procedures.
• Ensure the health, safety and welfare of all colleagues, the public and yourself at all times.
• Work outside of normal working hours, including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Unsupervised work

Industrial plant

Outdoor work

Shifts flexibility

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

GCSE Technical Subject

Job description

Wessex Water Services is seeking a hands-on operator to manage the operation and maintenance of sewerage treatment plants and pumping stations. The role involves running advanced wastewater treatment and sludge processes while ensuring compliance with policies and safety standards.

You will work outside of standard hours, including evenings and weekends, and contribute to health and safety across the site. Eligible candidates should have GCSEs and be able to work in confined spaces if required.