Process Operator Windermere (Shifts) in Kendal

Role details

Salary - £30,952

Work Type - Onsite

Job Location - Kendal Wastewater Treatment Works, Wattsfield Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5JN

Role Type - Fixed Term Contract

Employment Type - Full Time

Working Hours -

United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.

We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.

We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution."

Benefits

· A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays

· A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover

· Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements

· A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme

· MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions

· Best Doctors

· Salary Finance

· Wealth at Work courses

· Deals and discounts

· EVolve Car Scheme

· Employee Assistance Plan

· Mental health first aiders

· ShareBuy

· MORE Choices flexible benefits

· Enhanced parental leave schemes

Job Purpose

Responsible for the delivery of identified operational tasks for all Wastewater Treatment Assets over a designated asset base, to support the achievement of regulatory, financial, customer and key business performance targets. To ensure all assets are operated to efficiently meet all regulatory compliance and Customer Service standards.

• To be responsible for recording and reporting operational performance information, proactively identifying poor performance and implementing corrective actions within Health and Safety requirements, escalating regulatory or performance risks to the Process Controller
• To maintain a technical capability and competence at a local level, to achieve and maintain a Licence to Operate status that will improve regulatory and business performance
• To be part of a local team of Operators and Process Controllers who are supported by a Wastewater Technical Officer for the District and an Operations Assistant
• To be a close interface on a daily basis with Resource Co-ordinators and Field Service Engineers to ensure the delivery of operational and maintenance activities on treatment assets
• To complete required operational and maintenance activities on site. Report and respond via work scheduling to ensure compliance and optimisation of Wastewater Treatment assets. The asset base could range across several sites down to a focus on individual parts of process due to specific needs or requirements

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

To undertake operational activities on a variety of Wastewater Treatment Processes to ensure compliance with Environmental Regulations and key business performance targets. These will include sampling, taking readings, analysing, cleaning UWWTD, MCERTS

• * To carry out a number of physically demanding tasks in an outdoor environment
• * To carry out work as scheduled by Work Planning
• * To accurately record planned and reactive work on a daily basis in line with scheduling system
• * To identify reactive and proactive work orders
• * To record and update electronic work orders on the corporate system
• * To record and use operational data to effectively monitor Wastewater Treatment processes and report exceptions to Process Controllers
• * To identify and take action to resolve any asset failure and poor performance of Wastewater Treatment processes
• * To adhere to Health and Safety requirements to comply with regulations and internal Company policies
• * To achieve and maintain a Licence to operate for Wastewater Treatment processes, as determined by the Wastewater Treatment Manager
• * Identify changes in process performance and decide on the appropriate corrective action.
• * Complete planned operational and maintenance activities, whilst addressing reactive work orders generated by asset or process failure.
• * Full and accurate data reporting on time on a daily basis to facilitate effective work scheduling whilst meeting the operational requirement of the assets
• * To escalate issues, where appropriate to Process Controller.

Technical Skills & Experience

Qualifications:

To achieve a NVQ2 or equivalent qualification Able to complete and ensure that throughout your career that the required skills and competency are maintained. A valid driving licence is essential.

Skills: Ability to work in a team but also alone, be resilient, self-motivated and possess the required technical competence. A basic knowledge of computers is required typically, including but not limited to, reporting work order status, recording process data and communicating electronically with colleagues and the Treatment Experience: To demonstrate practical experience working in an operational environment. Knowledge of Wastewater Treatment assets and processes are required to effectively monitor and control the asset base.

Preferable: A basic understanding of environmental output standards and procedures in the Wastewater Industry to help achieve compliance with product quality and data reporting requirements.

We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.