Water Technician

Optimum Talent Acquisition; Hardingstone; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension

4x life assurance

Retention bonus

Job summary

Optimum Talent Acquisition in Northampton is seeking a Wastewater Treatment & Waste Technician to operate day-to-day wastewater treatment and water recycling systems, supporting waste management, COSHH, and environmental initiatives.

The role focuses ~70–80% on wastewater operations with ~20–30% on waste management and COSHH administration; regular hours Mon-Fri 08:00–16:00, £16.25 per hour in Northampton.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, utilities, environmental or wastewater settings.
• Knowledge of chemical handling and safe working practices.
• Ability to operate and monitor wastewater treatment systems independently.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of wastewater treatment and water recycling system operations.
• Monitor all stages of the treatment process and adjust as needed.
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Conduct water sampling and quality testing.
• Manage chemical dosing, pH, flow rates and tank levels.
• Maintain records for environmental compliance.

Skills

Wastewater treatment

Water recycling

COSHH knowledge

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

Tools

Dosing equipment

pH meters

Water testing kits

Job description

Wastewater Treatment & Waste Technician

Northampton

£16.25 per hour

Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00

We are recruiting for a Wastewater Treatment & Waste Technician to join a well-established manufacturing business in Northampton. This is a hands-on role with responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the site’s wastewater treatment and water recycling systems, alongside supporting waste management, COSHH and wider environmental initiatives.

The role will be approximately 70–80% focused on wastewater treatment operations, with the remaining 20–30% covering waste management and COSHH administration.

The Role

• Take ownership of the operation and performance of the wastewater treatment and water recycling system


• Monitor and control all stages of the treatment process


• Carry out routine inspections and preventative maintenance


• Conduct water sampling and quality testing


• Manage chemical dosing, pH levels, flow rates and tank levels


• Support sludge handling and monitor chemical consumption


• Maintain accurate operational and environmental compliance records


• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs and increase water re-use


• Support COSHH management, including chemical inventories, SDS records and risk assessments


• Assist with recycling and waste reduction initiatives across the site


• Maintain the site’s chemical inventory and Safety Data Sheet register

What We’re Looking For

• Experience within a manufacturing, utilities, environmental or wastewater treatment environment


• Knowledge of chemical handling and safe working practices


• Knowledge of pH control, coagulation, flocculation, clarification and sludge management


• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for routine plant operations


• Good attention to detail and troubleshooting skills


• Good communication and planning skills


• Competent with Microsoft Office


• Previous experience operating wastewater treatment or water recycling systems would be advantageous


• Understanding of environmental compliance, waste management and COSHH would be beneficial


• IOSH Working Safely or a similar health and safety qualification would be advantageous

Benefits

• £16.25 per hour


• Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00


• 23 days’ holiday plus bank holidays


• Company pension


• 4x life assurance


• £1,000 retention bonus