Job Description
Our client, a leading organisation in the water and wastewater sector, is seeking a Process / Plant Operator to support the safe, reliable and efficient operation of Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs). This permanent role involves process control, plant monitoring, maintenance support and operational decision-making to maintain optimum performance and discharge compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operating, monitoring and maintaining ETP assets in line with operational procedures and Environmental Agency permit requirements
- Monitoring plant SCADA systems, responding to alarms and making informed process decisions
- Carrying out planned and reactive operational and maintenance tasks, supporting the Maintenance Lead with more complex activities
- Conducting laboratory analysis, sampling and proactive monitoring of plant performance
- Recording analytical data and maintaining accurate information within computer-based monitoring systems
- Reviewing trends and performance data to identify improvements and support optimisation plans
- Purchasing and managing operational consumables, including chemicals
- Maintaining site housekeeping standards and participating in an on-call rota
Job Requirements:
- Experience in process operations, plant operations or a related water and wastewater environment
- Understanding of process control principles and effluent treatment processes
- Ability to monitor SCADA systems and respond appropriately to alarms and changing plant conditions
- Knowledge of operational monitoring, sampling and laboratory analysis procedures
- Ability to interpret plant performance data and use trends to support proactive decision-making
- Understanding of planned and reactive maintenance activities
- Commitment to safe working practices, environmental compliance and operational excellence
- Willingness to participate in an on-call rota and work collaboratively with operational and maintenance teams
Benefits:
- Permanent opportunity within the water and wastewater sector
- Technical training and ongoing professional development
- Opportunity to contribute to plant optimisation and environmental compliance
- Supportive working environment with collaboration across operations and maintenance teams
If you are an experienced Process / Plant Operator with knowledge of process control and water treatment operations, apply now to support the safe and efficient performance of essential Effluent Treatment Plants.