Production Operator
Horsley
£14.46 per hour (with uplift beween 1.5x, 2x and 2.2x hourly rate)
2 Days, 2 Nights 4 off
Temporary Contract- Ending in December 2026
Pertemps are recruiting on behalf of Northumbrian Water for a Production Operator to join their Water Treatment team in Horsley.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of water treatment processes and assets. Working in a regulated, quality-controlled environment, you’ll use technical knowledge and data insights to optimise treatment performance and maintain compliance with internal and external standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Operate and monitor water treatment processes to maintain performance and compliance.
* Manage chemical dosing, carry out water quality testing, and interpret laboratory results.
* Analyse data to optimise chemical usage and improve process efficiency.
* Work closely with the Regional Control Centre to manage site flows, pumping, and storage in line with production plans.
* Complete routine site activities including validation, calibration, preventative maintenance, and inspections.
* Escalate non-routine issues such as equipment failures, non-compliance, or environmental incidents.
* Support contractors and on-site teams, ensuring all work is completed safely and without risk to water quality.
* Follow lock-off and tag-off safety processes.
* Maintain accurate site documentation including logs, calibration data, stock levels, lab results, and health & safety records.
* Monitor and manage chemical inventory to ensure continuous supply.
About You
* Previous experience in process operations is desirable but not essential, ideally within water treatment or a similar environment.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret operational data.
* Committed to safety, quality, and environmental standards.
* Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
* Flexible to work shift patterns and respond to operational needs.