Water Recycling Process Operator (Works Technician Process Controller)
Salary – Starting at £31,756 and increasing dependent on skills as you progress with us + standby allowance + potential increased overtime rate for Saturday + Sunday overtime) + the benefit of a company van for business use
Location – Tilbury ,Basildon, Chelmsford & surrounding area
Full Time / Permanent
Hours – Our processes operate 24/7, whilst the working hours for this role are generally Monday – Friday, 08.00 - 16.00, we can offer flexibility on the start and finishing times. Please note there is a requirement for standby and occasional weekend working which come with their own pay rates.
We invest in our people - as a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to:
1. Personal private health care
2. Generous double match pension – contribute 7% and Anglian Water will contribute 14%, giving a total contribution of 21%
3. 24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household
4. 26 days annual leave – rising with length of service and the ability to buy more
5. Life assurance (up to 8 x salary)
6. Personal accident cover (up to 5 x salary)
7. Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paid paternity / partner leave. Opportunity for shared parental pay
8. Bonus scheme
9. Flexible benefits and working culture to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.
Water Recycling is at the heart of our operations. The key services that we are responsible for are delivered by our in-house, highly skilled workforce. We collect and treat the water that customers have used, returning it to the environment via rivers and coastal outlets. Our network includes 76,000 kilometers of sewers which feed over 1,000 water recycling centers.
So if you are a hardworking, proactive and self-motivated individual who wants to learn new processes – with experience or believe you are ready for a new challenge - We want to hear from you!
Your Role
The Process Operator has a responsibility to ensure that our Water Recycling treatment processes and systems are serviced and maintained within the relevant regulatory compliance – you’ll do this by:
10. Operating and maintaining our assets including tanks, pumps, screens, blowers, valves, motors, flow meters, compressors and much more.
11. Performing preventative and reactive servicing and maintenance such as lubrication on the systems above.
12. Carrying out process sampling to ensure things are operating as they should be and escalating any issues.
13. Complying with company safety policy & procedures as well as maintaining good housekeeping
14. Exploring and ensuring that we maintain the lowest possible energy demands without compromising compliance
15. In this role you must be able to work within a confined space, and at height without restrictions. Due to harness weight limits, your maximum weight cannot be in excess of 113 kilograms and you will be expected to complete relevant occupational health checks
About you –
Background and Experience
16. Experience of working in a process environment would be an advantage, however not essential
17. Good understanding of Health & Safety
18. Must have a Full UK Manual Driving Licence
Technical Skills
19. Competent with IT systems
20. Problem solver, with the ability to work quickly and using own initiative
Interpersonal Skills
21. Excellent team player, demonstrating an enthusiastic and proactive approach
22. Possess good interpersonal skills, along with excellent organisational skills and job prioritisation
23. Good communication, flexibility and reliability are essential for this position
Inclusion at Anglian Water
Join us and make a difference. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and we think our workplace should reflect that. We are committed to making sure all our colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. Together with our fellow water companies, we are committed to the Social Mobility Pledge; we are also a signatory to Business in the Community’s Race at Work charter; we hold the Armed Forces Gold Covenant for Employers; we are an accredited Disability Confident employer and we play a leading part in the Women’s Utility Network.
If you are interested in adding value to our team and progressing your career with us, please apply today, attaching a covering letter.
Closing date : 28th May 2026
Interview Dates : Week commencing 8th June 2026
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