Water Treatment Operator – 12h Shifts & Benefits

Veolia Group; Carrington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Retail discounts

Health & wellbeing resources

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia operates a water treatment plant at Carrington, requiring a hands-on operator to manage discharge quality, perform sampling, calibrations and data reporting. The role supports safety, compliance and efficient plant operation on a shift pattern.

With a focus on COSHH, maintenance tasks and client liaison, you will contribute to continuous environmental and process improvements. The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to procedures, and proactive problem-solving while supporting the

Qualifications

• Experience operating water treatment plants or chemical processes.
• Knowledge of COSHH and risk assessments (PPE, Lone Working, Environmental awareness).
• Proficient with SCADA systems and standard software (Google/Microsoft).
• Strong admin skills: logs, records, work orders, stock management.
• First-line maintenance: cleaning, greasing, calibration, condition monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Operate the plant according to schedule and maintain discharge water quality per permit specifications.
• Collect and analyse samples; adjust flows and chemical dosing based on results.
• Calibrate instrumentation and troubleshoot plant issues with team support.
• Maintain accurate data collection, reporting and order consumables.
• Perform housekeeping and grounds maintenance; report abnormal events per procedures.
• Assist with COSHH/risk assessments and safety/environmental audits.
• Liaise with clients, authorities, agencies, contractors and consultants.
• Comply with health, safety and statutory regulations.

Skills

Independent work

Administrative skills

Alarm interpretation

Tools

SCADA systems

PDA devices

Google/Microsoft software

Job description

Veolia operates a water treatment plant at Carrington, requiring a hands-on operator to manage discharge quality, perform sampling, calibrations and data reporting. The role supports safety, compliance and efficient plant operation on a shift pattern.

With a focus on COSHH, maintenance tasks and client liaison, you will contribute to continuous environmental and process improvements. The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to procedures, and proactive problem-solving while supporting the