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Wastewater Production Operator
Berwick
£13.55 per hour
Full Time - Monday to Friday (overtime if required)
4 months minimum
About the roleAt Northumbrian Water we provide both water and sewerage services to 2.7 millioncustomers in the Northeast of England. This role focuses on our wastewater treatmentservice, aiming to enhance and protect the environment, whilst also improving the quality ofrivers and coastal waters for the benefit of wildlife and the communities we serve. We areexcited to offer you the opportunity to join our team as a Wastewater Production Operator,where you will play a vital role in delivering this essential service.
Working as part of a team, you will be responsible for operating and controllingwastewater treatment works and pumping stations across the Berwick & Alnwickpatch. You will carry out routine tasks to ensure that our wastewater assets areoperating correctly. Daily tasks would mainly involve manual work including assistingthe Team with sampling and analysis of the Treated water to ensure it is meeting thecorrect standards, identifying issues with equipment, and carrying out routine checkson the assets.You would be using data from company systems to identify trends in performance and whenissues arise, you will undertake fault-finding investigations with support from the wider Team.During a normal day you will collaborate and communicate with a diverse range of teams toensure we maintain compliance with our regulatory obligations and protect the environment.
About youWe want to speak to people who can bring a good combination of technical andinterpersonal skills.Communication is essential in this role therefore we seek someone who is an excellentcommunicator, both verbally and written. You will be a good problem-solver allowing you torespond 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 someonewho is also comfortable working alone with minimal supervision. You will be proactive bynature and willing to make suggestions for improvement.If you have good attention to detail, then we would like to hear from you. Monitoring theassets is done via visual checks on site, computer systems and lab analysis, so an eye fordetail and ability to follow processes and procedures is required. You will be computerliterate and willing to use new Apps.Our motto is "Everyone Home Safe Everyday" therefore awareness of health and safetywould be beneficial. You would be using company safety devices to ensure you have thesupport and controls needed.
The role involves pumps and process equipment so any prior experience or working withequipment 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 in order to meetbusiness need.If you are practical, pragmatic and enjoy hands-on problem solving then this could be a greatrole for you. Please note you a full driving licence is essential.
A drug and alcohol test will be required before you start this role.
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Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
