Wastewater Production Operator

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

Wastewater Production Operator
Washington
£14.62
Monday-Friday 8-4pm

We are currently recruiting for a Wastewater Production Operator to join Northumbrian Water on a temporary contract based in Washington.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a vital front line team responsible for the safe and efficient operation of wastewater treatment works, helping to protect the environment and support essential water services across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain works assets in accordance with regulatory requirements and company standards to ensure ongoing compliance Optimise the use of plant assets, including chemicals, energy, and other resources, to achieve efficient operation
• Carry out basic effluent and mixed liquor analysis, interpret results, and implement operational changes as required.
• 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 elevate issues where necessary.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by line management in line with operational requirements.

What we’re looking for

• A valid UK driving licence is required for travel between sites.
• A strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Experience or understanding of 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 the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures at all times.