Wastewater Process Controller

Salary - £38,462Work Type - OnsiteJob Location - Workington Wastewater Treatment Works, Maryport Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1NWRole Type - PermanentEmployment Type - Full TimeWorking Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.

We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.

We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.

Benefits

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
• MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
• Best Doctors
• Salary Finance
• Wealth at Work courses
• Deals and discounts
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Mental health first aiders
• ShareBuy
• MORE Choices flexible benefits
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Job Purpose

This role is responsible for ensuring all site operations meet the required quality, safety, health, and environmental standards. The successful candidate will oversee the operation of wastewater treatment assets to achieve regulatory compliance and key performance targets. They will monitor and manage site performance, proactively identifying and implementing improvements while ensuring all activities align with environmental permits and relevant legislation, including UWWTD, WRA, and HACCP. Working closely with internal teams such as Maintenance, Work Planning, and Technical Officers, the role involves analysing operational data, maintaining site plans, and supporting the delivery of efficient, compliant, and safe wastewater treatment processes.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Working within a clear framework of Quality Assurance and Standard Operating procedures you will be expected to develop close working relationships, to proactively identify operational problems likely to result in compliance and customer service issues and investigate and deliver actions to improve performance and efficiency of production assets. You will be responsible for:

• Operation and optimisation of Wastewater treatment sites and Last in Line Pumping Stations
• Completing on time planned workload of cyclic tasks and the recording of reactive tasks.
• Completing weekly reviews and providing input and support where required
• Providing reliable, accurate and complete asset performance information.
• Analysing and recommending solutions to recurring process problems.
• You will be required to work towards an accredited qualification or standard that is relevant to your role in addition to a number of other health and safety, technical and behavioural training courses.

Technical Skills & Experience

• To be successful in this role, you will need to be have good numeracy skills, be computer literate and able to carry out reporting and other information recording activities across a variety of platforms.
• The ability to work in a team but also alone, be resilient, self-motivated, with strong problem solving skills and possess the required technical competence.
• Strong, diagnostic, planning and organisational skills
• The ability to communicate information and data
• Knowledge of safe systems of work, company policy, statutory regulations, operations procedures, maintenance procedures, administration procedures.

Although not essential, it may be advantageous if you were able to demonstrate:

• Good understanding of Wastewater treatment processes and knowledge gained through job-related training and on-the-job experience
• Experience and training on purchase Card, SAP, breathing apparatus, confined spaces and lifting equipment.
• Experience of PLC, HMI and SCADA systems

This role may not be eligible for the visa sponsorship

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 GCSE's grades A-C or equivalent (which must include Maths, English and a Science or Technology subject).

A full UK Driving Licence is required to carry out this role.

We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.