Process Operator

The role:

We’re looking for someone hands‑on, team focused individual to help keep our wastewater treatment sites running smoothly. Based on site, you’ll carry out essential tasks across a number of treatment sites, helping us meet important environmental, safety and customer standards.

From taking samples and readings to cleaning and routine checks, your work will play a key part in protecting public health, the environment, and the communities we serve.

• Carrying out day‑to‑day operational and maintenance tasks across wastewater treatment processes.
• Helping ensure our sites meet environmental regulations and performance targets.
• Taking a hands‑on approach to both planned and reactive work.
• Adapting to change tasks and priorities as needed.
• Carry out routine checks, inspections, and maintenance tasks across operational sites.
• Support with investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions where required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to optimise contractors to deliver operational objectives.

• Full UK driving licence is required with the ability to support a standby rota.
• Experience in a similar environment with demonstrable transferable skills.
• Knowledge of environmental output standards, compliance requirements, and procedures.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to think on your feet.
• Ability to follow processes and work safely at all times.
• Comfortable in a physically active, hands‑on role.
• Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Flexible approach to changing tasks and priorities.
• Willingness and ability to work towards an accredited qualification relevant to the role.

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• Up to 7.5% performance‑related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company‑funded scheme
• My Gym Discounts  – gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
• Best Doctors
• Salary Finance
• Wealth at Work courses
• Deals and discounts
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Mental health first aiders
• Share Buy
• MORE Choices flexible benefits
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship

Salary - £32,376
Work Type - Onsite

Job Location - Dukinfield Wastewater Treatment Works, Gate Street, Dukinfield, Cheshire, SK16 4RU

Role Type - Permanent

Employment Type

- Full Time
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week