Pertemps
Wastewater Production Operator
Wastewater Production Operator at Pertemps, based in Darlington, paying £14.62 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £14.62 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Darlington
- Closing date
- Sector
- Engineering & Manufacturing
43% below the typical rate for engineering & manufacturing
Reference 067115009
About the role
Stressholme, Darlington
6 Month contract to start at the beginning of October
£14.62 per hour
Monday-Friday
We are currently recruiting for a Wastewater Production Operator to join Northumbrian Water on a 6 month contract based in Stressholme.
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 operations.
- 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 strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.
- A valid UK driving licence is required for travel between sites.
- 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: 067115009 · Posted 17 hours ago · Closes 26 Nov 2026 · Listed via Pertemps
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