Wastewater Operator

NWG (Northumbrian Water Group); Durham (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) invites applications for a Wastewater Operator covering Durham, Chester-le-street, Birtley, Washington and surrounding sites. The role is full-time with flexible working arrangements and a salary of £29,325 – £34,500 depending on experience.

You will join an experienced team and help keep our treatment plants and pumping stations running. You will take samples, monitor equipment and analyse trends to ensure wastewater is treated to exacting standards.

Qualifications

• Great teamwork and a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Organisation and the ability to work independently.
• Detail-focused with good problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and practical hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Operate treatment plants and pumping stations to keep them at optimal performance.
• Take water samples, monitor equipment and analyse trends.
• Ensure wastewater meets environmental and regulatory standards.
• Carry out routine checks and safety procedures; standby rota may be required.

Skills

Team player

Proactive

Detail oriented

Good communication

Tech-savvy

Tools

Driving license

Job description

Wastewater Operator

(flexible working arrangements considered)

Salary £29,325 – £34,500 (depending On Experience)

This role covers Durham, Chester-le-street, Birtley, Washington, Houghton-le-spring

About The Role

About The Role Wastewater Operator

Working hours: Full time up to 37 hours per week (flexible working arrangements considered) Permanent

Salary £29,325 – £34,500 (depending On Experience)

Location: This role covers Durham, Chester-le-street, Birtley, Washington, Houghton-le-spring

About The Role

Do you have an interest in the environment? Do you want to be part of a company dedicated to treating wastewater in ways that protects the environment and improves the quality of our coastlines? As a Wastewater Operator you’ll be on the front-line making sure our environment is kept safe for everyone.

You’ll join an experienced team who really know their stuff and can support your transition into the role. You’ll keep our treatment plants and pumping stations running at their best. You’ll handle water samples, monitor equipment, and analyse trends to make sure the wastewater is treated to our exacting standards. Full training will be provided to ensure you are up to speed in no time.

You’ll get to know our systems inside and out. From fault-finding to routine tasks, your role will be vital to meeting our environmental commitments and keeping operations safe. Your attention to detail will guide you as you carry out key checks, ensuring we meet our regulatory expectations.

Hard hats and safety checks come with the territory. You’ll carry out routine inspections, follow health and safety protocols and participate in an out-of-hours standby rota may be required in the future.

Candidates who participate in the standby rota, must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the geographical area they are covering or their work depot

About You

Don’t worry if you’re new to wastewater treatment, we’ll train you in all the technical skills you’ll need to do a great job. The important stuff is that you’re a great team player with a positive ‘can do’ attitude and ready to learn. If that’s you, we want to hear from you.

We’re looking for someone who is proactive, organised and able to work on their own. Being detail-focused is key here: nothing should slip past you, whether it’s a recording issue or a safety measure that needs attention.

Good communication skills along with a practical, hands on approach and a knack for problem-solving would be great.

A full UK driving license is essential for traveling between sites whilst at work, and yes, we’ll provide the van.

You’ll need to be able to use different technologies and Apps, so if you‘re a bit of a techie this could be for you. If you’ve got an eye for trends and love tackling problems hands-on, you’ll be right at home with us. Experience with following processes and using equipment? Perfect. Familiarity with water or wastewater processes? Even better, come and talk to us!

Are you ready to play a key part in safeguarding the environment and making a difference for the communities we serve? Apply today and join us at Northumbrian Water.

We reserve the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications. We would encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience.

Here at Northumbrian Water, we embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity, and encourage all colleagues to bring their most authentic self to work.

Our colleague network groups include our Rainbow Support Network (LGBTQIA+), REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), WiSTEM (Women in STEM) and Thisability (disability and neurodiversity) networks. They provide a safe space for colleagues from diverse backgrounds, welcoming all colleagues regardless of their personal characteristics to participate in valuable conversation that improves our organisational awareness, understanding and inclusivity.

We encourage and welcome all applications, as we strive to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to having diverse communities represented within all our teams, structures, and organisation.

About Us

NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) provides water and sewerage services to 2.7 million people in the North East of England as Northumbrian Water, and water services to 1.5 million people in the South East of England as Essex & Suffolk Water.

We are proud to serve our customers and we\'re committed to delivering great service, putting our customers at the heart of everything we do.