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Wastewater Production Operator
Pertemps · Washington, Tyne and Wear
Wastewater Production Operator at Pertemps, based in Washington, Tyne and Wear, paying £14.62 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £14.62 per hour
- Location
- Washington, Tyne and Wear
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Closes
- 12 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Production Operative
11% below the typical rate for production operative
Reference 067115002
About the role
Wastewater Production Operator
Washington
£14.62
Monday-Friday 8-4pm
We are currently recruiting for a Wastewater Production Operator to join Northumbrian Water on a temporary contract based in Washington.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a vital front line team responsible for the safe and efficient operation of wastewater treatment works, helping to protect the environment and support essential water services across the region.
Key Responsibilities
What we’re looking for
Washington
£14.62
Monday-Friday 8-4pm
We are currently recruiting for a Wastewater Production Operator to join Northumbrian Water on a temporary contract based in Washington.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a vital front line team responsible for the safe and efficient operation of wastewater treatment works, helping to protect the environment and support essential water services across the region.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain works assets in accordance with regulatory requirements and company standards to ensure ongoing compliance Optimise the use of plant assets, including chemicals, energy, and other resources, to achieve efficient operation
- Carry out basic effluent and mixed liquor analysis, interpret results, and implement operational changes as required.
- Effectively use and interrogate the SCADA system to fault-find, monitor performance, and optimise plant utilisation.
- Perform basic instrument calibration in line with procedures.
- Undertake basic fault finding on plant and equipment and escalate issues where necessary.
- Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by line management in line with operational requirements.
What we’re looking for
- A valid UK driving licence is required for travel between sites.
- A strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Experience or understanding of operating and maintaining process plant or industrial assets.
- Ability to interpret operational data and respond appropriately.
- Confidence using control systems and basic IT applications.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Follow all health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures at all times.
Reference: 067115002 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 12 Nov 2026 · Listed via Pertemps
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