About the role
Wastewater Operator
Working hours: Full time up to 37 hours per week (flexible working arrangements considered)
Contract: Up to 24 months fixed term
Salary: From £26,450 - £33,062
Location: Hexham
Out of hours standby required on a local area rota (this attracts additional payments)
About the Role
Do you have an interest in the environment? Do you want to be part of a company dedicated to treating wastewater in ways that protect the environment and improve the quality of our coastlines? As a Wastewater Operator, you’ll be on the front line making sure our environment is kept safe for everyone.
You’ll join an experienced team who can support your transition into the role. You’ll keep our treatment plants and pumping stations running at their best. You’ll handle water samples, monitor equipment, and analyze trends to ensure the wastewater is treated to our exacting standards. Full training will be provided to ensure you are up to speed in no time.
Your attention to detail will guide you as you carry out key checks, ensuring we meet our regulatory expectations. You’ll carry out routine inspections, follow health and safety protocols, and be ready to jump in on the standby rota for out-of-hours cover.
About You
Don’t worry if you’re new to wastewater treatment; we’ll train you in all the technical skills you’ll need to do a great job. The important stuff is that you’re a great team player with a positive ‘can do’ attitude and ready to learn.
We’re looking for someone who is proactive, organized, and able to work independently. Good communication skills, a practical hands-on approach, and a knack for problem-solving are essential.
A full UK driving license is essential for traveling between sites whilst at work—and yes, we’ll provide the van. You’ll need to be able to use different technologies and Apps, so if you‘re a bit of a techie this could be for you. Experience with following processes and using equipment? Perfect. Familiarity with water or wastewater processes? Even better, come and talk to us!
Are you ready to play a key part in safeguarding the environment and making a difference for the communities we serve? Apply today and join us at Northumbrian Water.
About Us
Here at NWG, we strive to make Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) a Great Place to Work for all. We embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity and encourage you to bring your full self to work. As an equal opportunity employer, we’re committed to having a diverse community represented across our business.
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 organization.
Please note: This role has been defined as a safety or security critical role, and as a condition of a formal offer of employment you’ll be required to undergo a drug and alcohol test. Prospective employees and agency workers in defined safety and security critical roles will be required to undertake a drug and alcohol test after the job offer has been made.
NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) provides water and sewerage services to 2.7 million people in the North East of England as Northumbrian Water, and water services to 1.5 million people in the South East of England as Essex & Suffolk Water.
Our Benefits
* Generous holiday entitlement starting at 23 days, plus bank holidays and additional time off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. There’s also the option to buy or sell holidays.
* Company pension scheme, where we’ll double match your contributions up to an employer contribution of 10%.
* Free access to local attractions.
* A fantastic discount scheme, with savings on days out, shopping, travel, and more.
* Award-winning ‘Living Well’ wellbeing support, including access to a digital GP service for you and your family members.
* Support with sustainable travel – through salary sacrifice cars and a cycle to work scheme.
* Financial wellbeing support – access our community savings scheme, financial education, and low-cost loans through Salary Finance. We also provide 4 x Life Assurance and an Income Protection Scheme.
* Support with your development – we offer a range of development opportunities, can support you through an interest-free qualification loan and we’ll even pay for any relevant professional body subscription.
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