Works Technician Process Controller

Anglian Water Group Ltd.; Bedford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Virtual GP

Life cover

Holiday entitlement

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Anglian Water Group Ltd. is seeking a Water Recycling Process Operator (Works Technician Process Controller) in Bedford. You will operate and maintain treatment processes, carry out routine servicing, sampling, and respond to issues to ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires a valid UK manual driving licence, a proactive approach, and good teamwork. The job involves standby and occasional weekend work with related pay, benefits, and a van for business use.

Qualifications

• Experience in a process environment is advantageous
• Must have a Full UK Manual Driving Licence
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety
• Strong IT skills and problem solving ability

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain water recycling assets (tanks, pumps, screens, blowers, valves, motors, meters)
• Perform preventative and reactive servicing and maintenance
• Carry out process sampling and escalate issues as needed
• Adhere to safety policies and maintain housekeeping standards
• Seek to reduce energy use without compromising compliance
• Work in confined spaces and at height as required; satisfy health checks

Skills

Team player

Problem solving

Good communication

Flexible

Reliability

Interpersonal skills

Tools

IT systems

Process control equipment

Job description

Water Recycling Process Operator (Works Technician Process Controller)Salary - Starting at £31,756 and increasing dependent on skills as you progress with us + standby allowance + potential increased overtime rate for Saturday + Sunday overtime) + the benefit of a company van for business useLocation - BedfordFull Time / PermanentHours - Our processes operate 24/7, whilst the working hours for this role are generally Monday - Friday, 08.00 - 16.00, we can offer flexibility on the start and finishing times. Please note there is a requirement for standby and occasional weekend working which come with their own pay rates.Water Recycling is at the heart of our operations. The key services that we are responsible for are delivered by our in-house, highly skilled workforce. We collect and treat the water that customers have used, returning it to the environment via rivers and coastal outlets. Our network includes 76,000 kilometers of sewers which feed over 1,000 water recycling centers.So if you are a hardworking, proactive and self-motivated individual who wants to learn new processes - with experience or believe you are ready for a new challenge - We want to hear from you!What's in it for you?A salary of up to £42,873 depending on skills as you progress with us.Competitive pension scheme - Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6% (resulting in a combined contribution of 18%)Private Healthcare Scheme at no cost to youVirtual GP for your householdLife cover - 8 x annual salary paid to dependents25 days holiday (rising with length of service )Bonus schemePlus lots of other benefits tooYour RoleThe Process Operator has a responsibility to ensure that our Water Recycling treatment processes and systems are serviced and maintained within the relevant regulatory compliance - you'll do this by:Operating and maintaining our assets including tanks, pumps, screens, blowers, valves, motors, flow meters, compressors and much more.Performing preventative and reactive servicing and maintenance such as lubrication on the systems above.Carrying out process sampling to ensure things are operating as they should be and escalating any issues.Complying with company safety policy & procedures as well as maintaining good housekeepingExploring and ensuring that we maintain the lowest possible energy demands without compromising complianceIn this role you must be able to work within a confined space, and at height without restrictions. Due to harness weight limits, your maximum weight cannot be in excess of 113 kilograms and you will be expected to complete relevant occupational health checksAbout you -Background and ExperienceExperience of working in a process environment would be an advantage, however not essentialGood understanding of Health & SafetyMust have a Full UK Manual Driving LicenceTechnical SkillsCompetent with IT systemsProblem solver, with the ability to work quickly and using own initiativeInterpersonal SkillsExcellent team player, demonstrating an enthusiastic and proactive approachPossess good interpersonal skills, along with excellent organisational skills and job prioritisationGood communication, flexibility and reliability are essential for this positionInclusion at Anglian WaterJoin us and make a difference. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and we think our workplace should reflect that. We are committed to making sure all our colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. Together with our fellow water companies, we are committed to the Social Mobility Pledge; we are also a signatory to Business in the Community's Race at Work charter; we hold the Armed Forces Gold Covenant for Employers; we are an accredited Disability Confident employer and we play a leading part in the Women's Utility Network.If you are interested in adding value to our team and progressing your career with us, please apply today, attaching a covering letter.Closing date : 15th July 2026Interview Dates : 27th July 2026#loveeverydrop#LI-NV1