Water Treatment Technician

About the role

As a Water Treatment Technician, you’ll play a critical role in delivering safe, clean drinking water to customers. You’ll work hands‑on with plant, equipment, and processes to ensure water quality and supply consistently meet high company standards.

This is a dynamic role suited to someone who enjoys practical work, problem‑solving, and being part of a collaborative team.

You’ll also participate in an out‑of‑hours standby rota, ensuring operational continuity across the site.

• Maintain water quality and supply in line with company and regulatory standards
• Safely handle and manage treatment chemicals (in line with COSHH)
• Carry out routine operational maintenance on plant and equipment
• Conduct water sampling and on‑site analysis
• Complete operational records and log sheets accurately
• Support both routine and reactive operational tasks
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across the site
• Respond to and report operational issues in line with procedures

Essential:

• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to obtain UK Government Security Clearance (SC)
• Understanding of:
  • COSHH
  • Lone working procedures
  • Basic First Aid
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure
• Basic understanding of water treatment processes

Desirable:

• NVQ Level 2 in Process Plant Operations or HNC in Water Operations (or working towards)
• Background in Mechanical, Electrical, ICA, or Scientific disciplines
• Experience in water treatment or similar process environments
• Familiarity with iSCADA / Paragon systems

You'll be enrolled in a fully funded development programme aligned to the national Competent Technician Scheme, with the company covering £7,280 in training costs. This includes completing a Level 3 Water Treatment Operations Diploma and provides a clear progression pathway from Technician Level 1 through to Level 5, enabling you to gain valuable industry‑recognised qualifications, licences, and practical experience.

• Generous annual leave + bank holidays
• Discretionary Bonus
• Competitive contributory pension
• Share‑save scheme
• Health benefits & wellbeing support programmes
• Group discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Financial support services
• Development and training opportunities … and much more!

Salary: starting at £28,019.00 per annum, rising to £31,273.00 after competency review, and total gross salary of £38,373.04 per annum. Overtime opportunities, company benefits and rewards are also offered.

Applicant must be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.