The role
We’re looking for someone hands‑on, team focused individual to help keep our wastewater treatment sites running smoothly.
What you’ll be doing
- Carrying out day‑to‑day operational and maintenance tasks across wastewater treatment processes.
- Helping ensure our sites meet environmental regulations and performance targets.
- Taking a hands‑on approach to both planned and reactive work.
- Adapting to change tasks and priorities as needed.
- Carry out routine checks, inspections, and maintenance tasks across operational sites.
- Support with investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions where required.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to optimise contractors to deliver operational objectives.
What you’ll bring
- A full UK driving license is required.
- Worked in a related industry with similar operational environments and technical demands.
- Knowledge of environmental output standards, compliance requirements, and procedures.
- Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to think on your feet.
- Able to always follow processes and work safely.
- Comfortable working in a physically active, hands‑on role.
- Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- A flexible approach to work changing tasks and priorities.
- Willingness and ability to work towards an accredited qualification relevant to the role.
What we offer
- 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 SchemeEmployee Assistance Plan
- Mental health first aiders
- ShareBuy
- MORE Choices flexible benefits
- Enhanced parental leave schemes
Salary and Working Details
Salary - £32,376
Work Type - Onsite
Job Location - Oldham Wastewater Treatment Works, The Causeway, Off Gateway Crescent, Broadway Industrial Estate, Chadderton, OL9 9XD
Role Type - Permanent
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
