Wastewater Technician​/Operator

Salary: £11,406 - £13,419 (depending on experience)

Hexham, Northumberland

Are you passionate about the environment and wastewater treatment? We are currently looking for a Production Operator to work at Hexham STW. Working as part of a team, the successful candidate will be responsible for operating and controlling a large Wastewater Treatment Works, as well as the Advanced Anaerobic Digestion facility on site.

You would be required to conduct tasks in all conditions to ensure these assets operate safely and correctly, undertaking fault finding investigations when issues are found. This role offers full training to support the successful candidate to complete the various technical aspects of this role. We are seeking someone with transferrable skills which would allow them to develop into this position.

We understand the importance of professional development which means we offer opportunities for training and growth within the organisation.

Daily responsibilities would involve sampling and analysing the water to ensure it is treated to the correct standards, identifying issues with equipment, and carrying out routine checks on the assets. You would be using data from company systems to identify trends in performance and when issues arise you will undertake fault-finding investigations with support from the wider Team.

In addition, you will collaborate and communicate with a diverse range of teams to ensure we maintain compliance with our regulatory obligations and protect the environment.

Communication is essential in this role therefore we seek someone who is an excellent communicator, both verbally and written. You will be a good problem-solver allowing you to respond quickly to issues, understand the problem, and identify the best solution.

We are looking for a team player who is adaptable to meet a varied workload and someone who is also comfortable working alone with minimal supervision. You will be proactive by nature and willing to make suggestions for improvement.

If you have good attention to detail, then we would like to hear from you. Monitoring the assets is done via visual checks on site, computer systems and lab analysis, so an ability to follow processes and procedures is required. You will be computer literate and willing to use new Apps. We are committed to ensuring Everyone Home Safe Everyday therefore awareness of health and safety would be beneficial.

You would be using company safety devices to ensure you have the support and controls needed.

The role involves pumps and process equipment so any prior experience or working with equipment would be advantageous, however this is not essential as training would be given. The water industry is forever changing therefore you need to be adaptable to meet business need.

If you are practical, pragmatic and enjoy hands‑on problem solving then this could be a great role for you. Please note a full driving licence is essential.

Here at Northumbrian Water, we embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity, and encourage all colleagues to bring their most authentic self to work. Our colleague network groups include our Rainbow Support Network (LGBTQIA+), REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), WiSTEM (Women in STEM) and Thisability (disability and neurodiversity) networks. They provide a safe space for colleagues from diverse backgrounds, welcoming all colleagues regardless of their personal characteristics to participate in valuable conversation that improves our organisational awareness, understanding and inclusivity.

We encourage and welcome all applications, as we strive to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to having diverse communities represented within all our teams, structures, and organisation. NWG is an inclusive employer who support the rehabilitation of offenders, we will not, however consider candidates who have certain unspent convictions to ensure our commitment to fostering a safe and secure working environment for all OR colleagues, suppliers, customers and third parties.

We are aware that not everyone will have every skill listed in the job description, however if you have…