We're looking for a Process Operator to join our United Utilities team based in the North West of England
Location: Brampton
Hours: 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
Join our commissioning team and play a vital role in bringing wastewater and sludge treatment plants to life. As a Process Operator, you'll work alongside experienced engineers and site delivery teams to safely operate, monitor and support process plant through commissioning, optimisation and successful handover. This is a practical, hands-on role where your experience and attention to detail will help ensure safe and effective plant performance from day one.
What will you be responsible for?
As a Process Operator, you'll be working within the commissioning team, supporting them in the safe operation and monitoring of process assets during start-up and performance testing.
Your day to day will include:




- Operating wastewater and sludge treatment plant safely in accordance with approved methodologies, permits and site instructions
- Carrying out routine plant checks, site rounds and operational observations including pumps, screens, tanks, blowers, mixers and chemical dosing systems
- Monitoring process performance, alarms, trends and equipment status, escalating any concerns to the commissioning team
- Carrying out process sampling, basic analysis and recording operational data to support commissioning and compliance monitoring
- Maintaining accurate daily records, operational logs and commissioning diary entries for handover documentation

What are we looking for?
This role of Process Operator is great for you if:
- You have experience working in water, wastewater, sludge treatment, process plant or a similar operational environment
- You have a good practical understanding of process plant operation including pumps, screens, tanks, blowers, mixers

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