Works Technician-Process Controller Grimsby, Lincolnshire Posted 1 day ago

Anglian Water Group Ltd.; Grimsby; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare

Virtual GP

Life cover

Holiday

Bonus

Other benefits

Job summary

Anglian Water Group Ltd. is recruiting a Water Recycling Process Operator (Works Technician Process Controller) for the Humber Region and surrounding area.

The role ensures our water recycling treatment processes are serviced and maintained to required standards, with duties including operating assets, performing preventive maintenance, and taking process samples. The position is full-time and permanent, typically Monday to Friday 08:00–16:00 with some standby and weekend work paid at enhanced

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• Sound understanding of Health & Safety practices.
• Competent with IT systems and basic digital tools.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Reliable, flexible and able to prioritise tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain water recycling assets (tanks, pumps, valves) safely.
• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance and lubrication.
• Carry out process sampling and escalate issues as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and good housekeeping.
• Aim to minimise energy use while meeting regulatory standards.

Skills

Full UK Manual Driving Licence

Health & Safety

IT systems

Problem solving

Team player

Organisational skills

Communication

Reliability

Flexibility

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 use. Location – Humber Region (North East Lincolnshire) & surrounding area. Full Time / Permanent. Hours – 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 kilometres of sewers which feed over 1,000 water recycling centres.

Salary & Benefits

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 you
• Virtual GP for your household
• Life cover – 8 x annual salary paid to dependents
• 25 days holiday (rising with length of service)
• Bonus scheme
• Plus lots of other benefits too

Your Role

The 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 housekeeping.
• Exploring and ensuring that we maintain the lowest possible energy demands without compromising compliance

In 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 checks.

About you – Background and Experience

• Experience of working in a process environment would be an advantage, however not essential
• Good understanding of Health & Safety
• Must have a Full UK Manual Driving Licence
• Technical Skills – Competent with IT systems
• Problem solver, with the ability to work quickly and using own initiative
• Interpersonal Skills – Excellent team player, demonstrating an enthusiastic and proactive approach
• Possess good interpersonal skills, along with excellent organisational skills and job prioritisation
• Good communication, flexibility and reliability are essential for this position

Inclusion

• Join 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.
• 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 have a disability or long-term condition, including neurodiversity and mental health conditions, we’ll support you throughout your application, and make any adjustments to make sure your disability or long-term condition is not a barrier to recruitment.
• If you need any support, please get reach out to our team [e-mail]’

Closing Information

Closing date: Wednesday 2nd September 2026. Interview Dates: Wednesday - Friday (16-18th) September 2026.

Post-Application Process

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