Process / Plant Operator

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed