Water Treatment Plant Operator 12h Shifts, Growth Training

Veolia; Manchester; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health & wellbeing resources

Training & development

Job summary

Veolia at Saica Paper, Carrington, Manchester, is seeking a plant operator to join our site on 12-hour shifts. You will operate the plant, monitor discharge water quality, collect samples, and adjust flows and dosing to meet permit specifications.

The role requires experience in water treatment, familiarity with SCADA and calibration tasks, and the ability to work independently with a proactive safety mindset. We offer pension, health resources, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience operating water treatment plants or chemical processes.
• Proficient with SCADA systems, standard software (Google/Microsoft), and PDA devices.
• Knowledge of Risk & Assurance principles (Risk Assessments, COSHH, PPE, Lone Working, Environmental awareness)
• Competent in production monitoring, instrumentation calibration/validation.
• Strong administrative skills (logs, records, work orders, stock management).
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems.
• First-line maintenance capabilities (cleaning, greasing, calibration, condition monitoring).
• Able to work independently and prioritize tasks, including alarm response and interpretation)

Responsibilities

• Operate the plant according to schedule and maintain discharge water quality per permit specifications.
• Collect and analyse samples per work instructions; adjust flows and chemical dosing based on results.
• Calibrate instrumentation and troubleshoot plant issues with team support.
• Maintain accurate data collection, reporting, and order consumable replacements.
• Perform housekeeping and grounds maintenance.
• Report abnormal events to management per company procedures.
• Assist with COSHH/risk assessments and safety/environmental audits.
• Liaise with clients, authorities, agencies, contractors, and consultants.
• Comply with all health, safety, and statutory regulations.
• Provide standby cover and work flexibly to meet operational demands.

Skills

Water treatment experience

SCADA

Risk & COSHH

Instrumentation calibration

Administrative skills

Quality management

Maintenance basics

Independent working

Tools

PDA devices

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Veolia at Saica Paper, Carrington, Manchester, is seeking a plant operator to join our site on 12-hour shifts. You will operate the plant, monitor discharge water quality, collect samples, and adjust flows and dosing to meet permit specifications.

The role requires experience in water treatment, familiarity with SCADA and calibration tasks, and the ability to work independently with a proactive safety mindset. We offer pension, health resources, and training opportunities.