At a Glance
- Tasks: Monitor and maintain performance of a new wastewater treatment plant.
- Company: Join a leading team in the water sector with United Utilities.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience and work alongside skilled engineers.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career growth in a dynamic construction environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in water treatment and environmental sustainability.
- Qualifications: Experience as a plant operator and a valid CSCS card required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an experienced Plant Operator to support a project in Oswestry on the United Utilities framework. Working alongside MWH Treatment and the Advance Plus process team, you will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining the performance of a new wastewater treatment plant, ensuring processes operate safely and efficiently.
This role would suit a skilled plant operator with experience in the water sector and a strong understanding of process monitoring, equipment performance and safe delivery on construction projects.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to work on a water sector project within the United Utilities framework.
- The chance to contribute to the commissioning and operation of a new treatment plant.
- The opportunity to work alongside experienced process engineers and project teams.
Key Duties
- Monitor the new plant's processes and operating performance on a daily basis.
- Record and review process parameters, including MLSS, SSVI, final effluent analysis, sludge thickener performance, sludge levels and chemical usage.
- Monitor plant equipment, including oxidation ditch inducers, blowers, instruments, ferric and caustic dosing systems, and sludge thickeners.
- Monitor analysers, recalibrate instruments and order reagents as required.
- Adjust process parameters to maintain effective plant performance.
- Maintain accurate daily operational logs and report progress and performance to the Advance Plus process commissioning engineer.
- Liaise with the client, suppliers and the Advance Plus process team.
- Attend regular meetings with United Utilities to discuss progress, performance and operational matters.
- Order chemicals and consumables, including ferric, caustic, polymer, reagents and cuvettes for sampling and analysis.
- Receive and manage chemical deliveries safely.
- Support the Advance Plus team with plant shutdowns, access arrangements and related activities.
Requirements
- A valid CSCS card is essential.
- Proven experience as a skilled and experienced plant operator.
- Experience working in the water sector within a construction environment.
- A proven track record of delivering schemes ranging from small to large in a safe and responsible manner.
- The ability to monitor plant performance, maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with clients, suppliers and technical teams.
Interested? If you have the relevant plant operating experience, a valid CSCS card and a background in water sector construction, apply today to be considered for this Plant Operator contract opportunity in Oswestry.
Plant Operator employer: Acorn by Synergie
Acorn by Synergie is an excellent employer, offering a stable Monday to Friday role with no weekend working, making it ideal for those seeking work-life balance. Employees benefit from a comprehensive package including generous holiday allowance, private medical insurance, and ongoing wellbeing support, all within a supportive and safety-focused work culture that encourages professional growth and teamwork in the vibrant industrial setting of Newton Abbot.
