At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a close-knit team maintaining and operating a Waste Water Treatment Plant.
- Company: Be part of Alpheus, a division of the Anglian Water Group.
- Benefits: Enjoy private health care, generous pension contributions, and 26 days annual leave.
- Other info: Flexible shifts with a supportive culture and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in environmental sustainability while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Previous experience in a similar role and relevant qualifications preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Permanent, Full Time (5‑week rolling shift pattern) located on‑site at Irvine, North Ayrshire. The role is part of Alpheus, a division of the Anglian Water Group, working at the Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) in Irvine.
Overview
You will be part of a close‑knit shift team supporting each other and maintaining high operational standards. This new role focuses on proactive maintenance, fault‑finding, operation of plant assets and basic laboratory testing to meet environmental permit requirements and improve plant performance.
Responsibilities
- Carry out proactive maintenance, fault‑finding and repair work around the WWTP.
- Operate the plant and perform routine set‑point review and adjustment.
- Sampling and basic laboratory testing of effluent.
- Support and promote a positive health and safety culture.
- Maintain cleanliness and operational efficiency, meeting KPIs and targets.
- Ensure compliance of treated effluent discharge and optimal performance of the Anaerobic Digester (AD) plant.
- Follow asset‑management plans and procedures in a controlled H&S environment.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in a similar role preferred.
- Relevant electrical, mechanical or instrument qualifications (City and Guilds / (S)NVQ).
- Experience of laboratory testing advantageous but not essential.
- Familiarity with waste‑water operations and/or industrial processing plant desirable.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills with a flexible, team‑player attitude.
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends, bank holidays and on‑call rotation.
Benefits
- Personal private health care.
- Double‑match pension – 7% employee contribution matched by Anglian Water at 14% (total 21%).
- 24‑hour virtual GP service for you and household.
- 26 days annual leave, increasing with length of service and option to purchase additional days.
- Life assurance up to 8× salary and personal accident cover up to 5× salary.
- Family‑friendly policies: 26 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave, 4 weeks paid paternity/partner leave, shared parental pay and bonus scheme.
EEO Statement
We are committed to reflecting the diversity of the communities we serve and provide equal access to our recruitment process. We welcome applicants with disabilities, long‑term conditions, neurodiversity and mental health conditions and will provide support and adjustments throughout the application process.
Operator/Electrician employer: Anglian Water Group Ltd.
Alpheus, a division of the Anglian Water Group, is an exceptional employer located in Irvine, North Ayrshire, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for Operators/Electricians. With a strong focus on employee well-being, we provide comprehensive benefits including personal private health care, a generous pension scheme, and family-friendly policies that promote work-life balance. Our commitment to professional growth and a positive health and safety culture ensures that you will thrive in your role while contributing to the vital work of maintaining high operational standards at our Waste Water Treatment Plant.
