Wastewater Production Operator
Pertemps · Darlington, Darlington
Wastewater Production Operator at Pertemps, based in Darlington, Darlington, paying £14.62 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £14.62 per hour
- Location
- Darlington, Darlington
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 2 hours ago
- Closes
- 2 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Production Operative
14% below the typical rate for production operative
Reference 067114980
About the role
Wastewater Production Operator
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
What we’re looking for
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: 067114980 · Posted 2 hours ago · Closes 2 Oct 2026 · Listed via Pertemps
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