Wastewater Operator — Front-Line SCADA & Compliance

Pertemps Scotland Temps; Washington; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Northumbrian Water in Washington seeks a Wastewater Production Operator to join the team on a temporary contract. You will help operate and maintain wastewater treatment works, ensuring safe and compliant processes and dependable water services.

Role requires a UK driving licence, a strong focus on health and safety, and the ability to interpret operational data while working with SCADA and basic IT tools. Team collaboration is essential for success.

Qualifications

• A valid UK driving licence is required for travel between sites.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Experience operating and maintaining process plant or industrial assets.
• Ability to interpret operational data and respond appropriately.
• Confidence using control systems and basic IT applications.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures at all times.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain works assets per regulatory requirements and company standards to ensure compliance.
• Optimise use of plant assets, chemicals, energy, and other resources for efficient operation.
• Carry out basic effluent and mixed liquor analysis, interpret results and implement operational changes.
• Effectively use and interrogate the SCADA system to fault-find, monitor performance, and optimise plant utilisation.
• Perform basic instrument calibration in line with procedures.
• Undertake basic fault finding on plant and equipment and escalate as needed.
• Carry out other reasonable duties as requested by line management.

Skills

Driving licence

Health & safety

Plant operation

Data interpretation

SCADA familiarity

IT basics

Teamwork

Tools

SCADA system

Job description

Northumbrian Water in Washington seeks a Wastewater Production Operator to join the team on a temporary contract. You will help operate and maintain wastewater treatment works, ensuring safe and compliant processes and dependable water services.

Role requires a UK driving licence, a strong focus on health and safety, and the ability to interpret operational data while working with SCADA and basic IT tools. Team collaboration is essential for success.