£40,000-£48,000 Depending On Skills And Experience
Permanent, Full time, with flexibility for part-time
Location: Great Billing, Northampton
Monday – Friday, 37 hours a week + Overtime Available
Test the water and explore a new career
Bioresources is a subset of our overall Water Recycling process, with the treatment of wastewater all feeding into 10 Sludge Treatment Centres. Using advanced anaerobic digestion processes we can derive valuable products, such as the generation of renewable energy in the form of Biogas which can be converted to electricity, along with producing a high-quality biosolids cake product for use in agriculture as a soil conditioner. With an expected increase in sludge production due to population growth and tightening environmental standards, the Bioresources team are responsible for the safe, sustainable treatment of sewage sludge.
What will you be doing?
The Lead Bioresources Technician reports to the Bioresources Treatment Manager and plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation of water recycling and bioresource processes and systems. This position involves identifying and implementing improvements while assisting the manager in the day-to-day management of sites. The Lead Bioresources Technician is responsible for resource coordination, contractor liaison, health and safety compliance, and supporting the team of Bioresources Technicians.
What does it take to be a Lead Bioresources Technician?
Experience of a fast-paced operational environment in a mechanical, electrical or process improvement role is essential
Resilient approach to site priorities and ability to manage conflicting activities on site whilst considering the impact of health & safety and wider business needs
Excellent understanding of health and safety
Good communication skills as you will be liaising with both internal and external teams
Ability to work well within a team and an advocate of collaboration
Flexible approach to work as this role includes management standby
Desire to continuously improve
Full UK driving licence
As a valued employee, you'll be entitled to:
Personal private health care
25 days annual leave – rising with length of service
Business use of company van plus access to tools and all uniform and PPE
Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%
Bonus scheme
Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.
A flexible working culture
Life Assurance at 8x your salary
Personal Accident cover – up to 5x your salary
Lots of great discounts
Paid time off when you're physically and mentally unwell
An excellent Family Leave package – to help you support your family
Inclusion at Anglian Water:
Inclusion is for everyone and we are an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong.
Closing date: 07/03/2026
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