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Benefits
* Competitive salary based on experience (£33,496 - £41,871)
* Company vehicle provided
* Annual incentive bonus (£1,000 maximum opportunity for the performance year)
* Award‑based pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
* Progression plan for process engineering roles
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + extra wellness day
* Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
* Health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover
* Retail savings scheme
* Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more perks
Work Pattern
This is a permanent position, working an average of 37 hours per week. The role covers core business hours and involves weekend working, 24/7 standby rota once fully trained.
Role Overview
We are looking to place a Process Engineer with the York Production team covering all areas of York to help deliver the best service to customers. The role is operational rather than design or supervisory.
Responsibilities
* Maintain and optimise water treatment processes at a Water Treatment Works.
* Plan and execute planned workbasket including cleaning and calibrating instrumentation, laboratory checks, fault finding and diagnoses of treatment issues, pipework repairs, integration of trend data, and chemical deliveries.
* Lead chemical and process optimisation activities to meet production targets and manage cost.
* Manage asset failure, operational recovery and support cost information monitoring.
* Review risk assessments, issue control of work documentation, adhere to safe systems of work, identify hazards and implement mitigation measures.
* Provide on‑site operational support during incidents or operational events and ensure escalation procedures are followed.
* Adopt modernisation ways of working, including dynamic asset maintenance and support the new ERP asset management system.
Qualifications & Skills
* Hands‑on practical approach; previous water treatment experience preferred but not essential.
* Analytical skills, keen fault‑finding ability and proficiency in reviewing data and identifying trends.
* Attention to detail, IT proficiency, and knowledge of risk policies and procedures.
* Ability to embrace new technologies and innovative working approaches.
* Effective stakeholder relationships with internal and external partners.
* Desirable: experience in a commercial, regulated environment within water or utilities.
* Medical clearance for confined space work: BMI, vision, blood pressure, hearing, spirometry.
* Valid UK driving licence (max 6 points). Must be able to travel to operational sites.
* Flexibility for out‑of‑hours incidents on a rota basis.
* Commitment to flexible working patterns and job share options where possible.
Additional Information
Pre‑employment checks will include a Basic Disclosure Check, and may require counter‑terrorist or security vetting. All roles are subject to a medical questionnaire.
Kindly note we reserve the right to close the position before the published closing date. Please submit your application as soon as possible.
No agencies please.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Other
* Industry: Utilities
Closing Date
The closing date for this role will be the 29th June 2025.
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