Water Treatment Process Controller

United Utilities

Wigan

On-site

GBP 36,000 - 44,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 26 days (30 after 4 years

8 bank holidays

Pension up to 14% employer contrib.

Performance bonus up to 7.5%

Healthcare plan

MyGymDiscounts – 25%

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EVolve Car Scheme

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Job summary

United Utilities in Wigan is seeking a Process Controller to help operate, maintain and optimise our wastewater production assets. In a fast-paced, on-site team, you will perform proactive, planned and reactive tasks to keep assets performing safely and reliably.

You will build relationships, follow SOPs, deliver asset performance data, and participate in out-of-hours standby. The role requires GCSEs including Maths/English, a UK driving licence, and strong problem-solving and data-handling

Qualifications

Five GCSEs at A-C including Maths, English and a Science/Technology subject, evidenced by certification.
Full UK driving licence.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Strong problem-solving, data communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

Operate and optimise wastewater treatment site production and last in line pumping stations.
Maintain the necessary skills, competence, and recency required under the WATER LTO Scheme.
Complete scheduled cyclic tasks and document reactive tasks promptly.
Deliver accurate, reliable asset performance data.
Investigate recurring process issues and recommend effective solutions.
Participate in the area out-of-hours standby response rota (when fully trained).