Works Technician Process Controller

Water Recycling Process Operator (Works Technician Process Controller)

Salary & Benefits: Starting salary £31,756 per annum, with potential increases up to £42,873 based on skills and progression. Includes standby allowance, overtime rates for Saturday and Sunday, company van for business use, and a comprehensive benefits package.

• Double‑matching pension contributions up to 6% (total 18%)
• Private healthcare at no cost, including virtual GP service
• Life cover – 8× annual salary paid to dependents
• 25 days holiday (increasing with length of service)
• Bonus scheme and other benefits

Bedford. Full‑time, permanent. Typical days:
Monday‑Friday, 08:00‑16:00, with flexibility to adjust start and finish times. Standby and occasional weekend duties are required and paid accordingly.

Water Recycling is central to our operations. As a Process Operator you will maintain and service our water recycling plants, ensuring regulatory compliance and efficient operation.

• Operate and maintain assets including tanks, pumps, screens, blowers, valves, motors, flow meters, compressors, and more
• Perform preventive and reactive maintenance, such as lubrication of equipment
• Carry out process sampling, monitor performance, and report any issues
• Adhere to company safety policies and maintain good housekeeping standards
• Explore ways to reduce energy consumption while maintaining compliance
• Work within confined spaces and at heights, complying with harness weight limits (≤113kg) and occupational health checks

• Background in a process environment (advantage but not essential)
• Good understanding of health & safety regulations
• Full UK manual driving licence
• Competence with IT systems
• Strong problem‑solving skills, quick learning, and initiative
• Excellent team player, proactive, with interpersonal and organisational skills
• Good communication, flexibility, and reliability

Anglian Water is committed to diversity and inclusion, supporting all employees and reflecting the communities we serve. We are an accredited Disability Confident employer and signatories to various inclusion pledges.

Anglian Water is an equal opportunity employer.