About the Role
Wastewater Operator
Working hours: Full time up to 37 hours per week (flexible working arrangements considered).
Contract: Up to 18 months fixed term contract / secondment.
Salary: £26,480 – £33,100 (depending on experience).
Location: Billingham.
Responsibilities
* Deliver front‑line service ensuring wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations run at best performance.
* Handle water samples, monitor equipment, analyse trends and ensure wastewater is treated to exacting standards.
* Carry out routine inspections, follow health & safety protocols, and support with routine tasks.
* Maintain regulatory compliance through key checks and meeting statutory expectations.
* Hold standby rota duty where required and support out‑of‑hours events.
About You
We value a proactive, organised team player with a positive can‑do attitude and eagerness to learn. Experience in wastewater is not required but an advantage.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Tech‑savvy – able to use different technologies and apps.
* Good communication, practical and hands‑on with problem‑solving skills.
* Experience with water or wastewater processes preferred.
Health & Safety & Checks
This is a safety‑critical role. Candidates must pass a drug and alcohol test and a DBS check prior to commencement. Staff who fail the test will have the offer revoked.
Benefits
* Generous holiday entitlement – 23 days + bank holidays + additional time off on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve.
* Company pension scheme – double match up to 10%.
* Free access to local attractions.
* Discount scheme covering days out, shopping, travel, and more.
* Award‑winning wellbeing support with digital GP service.
* Salary sacrifice cars, cycle‑to‑work scheme for sustainable travel.
* Financial wellbeing support – community savings, education, loans, life assurance and income protection.
* Professional development – training, qualification loans, subscription support.
We encourage and welcome all applications. We encourage early application as we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity. All qualified candidates are considered – regardless of age, disability, gender, race, sexual orientation, or religion.
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