Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

TN United Kingdom; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a world-leading global organization as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. This role involves monitoring and operating a state-of-the-art wastewater treatment facility, ensuring compliance with discharge parameters, and maintaining equipment. The position offers a structured shift pattern with an average of 39 hours per week, competitive hourly pay, and opportunities for training and development. Join a dynamic team dedicated to environmental sustainability and operational excellence in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Annual leave: 28 days pro-rata

Free parking

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in monitoring and operating wastewater treatment plants.
• Technical knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate the Wastewater Treatment Plant including equipment inspection.
• Adjust treatment parameters to ensure compliance with discharge standards.

Skills

Fault finding and escalation skills

Ability to complete and record testing

Technical knowledge of equipment operation

Adherence to safety and environmental procedures

Reliability and teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2

Job description

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Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, Burton upon Trent

Client: Manpower

Location: Burton upon Trent, West Midlands

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a world-leading global organisation. Our client, a blue-chip FMCG company, is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator based in Burton upon Trent, West Midlands.

This is a temporary ongoing role working an 8-hour shift with the following rota:

• Week 1: Mon-Fri, 8am-3pm
• Week 2: Mon-Fri, 8am-3pm
• Week 3: Mon-Thu, 8am-4pm; Fri off; Sat & Sun, 8am-4pm
• Week 4: Mon off; Thu-Fri, 8am-4pm

Working an average of 39 hours per week, paying £15.68 per hour.

Job Summary:

Monitoring and operating the site's Wastewater Treatment Plant - DAF plant, including equipment inspection, cleaning, sampling, testing, and adjusting treatment parameters to ensure reliable service and compliance with discharge parameters.

Responsibilities include monitoring system from factory outfeed, wet well, screen, levels of balance tanks, treatment, and discharge to the flume.

Person Requirements:

• Fault finding and escalation skills
• Ability to complete and record testing
• Ability to work independently during nights and weekends
• Technical knowledge of equipment operation, maintenance, and changeover (advantageous)
• Adherence to safety and environmental procedures
• Monitoring plant parameters, adjusting as needed, and reporting deviations
• Reliability, teamwork, responsibility, supportiveness, and motivation

Key Requirements:

• Background in electrical, mechanical, or chemistry (advantageous)
• Training provided
• NVQ Level 2 preferred
• Previous experience is essential

Annual leave: 28 days pro-rata for first 12 weeks, increasing to 33 days including bank holidays afterwards. Free parking and staff discounts available.