Process / Plant Operator in Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Our client, a leading organisation in the water and wastewater sector, is seeking a Process / Plant Operator to support the safe, reliable and efficient operation of Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs). This permanent role involves process control, plant monitoring, maintenance support and operational decision-making to maintain optimum performance and discharge compliance.

• Operating, monitoring and maintaining ETP assets in line with operational procedures and Environmental Agency permit requirements
• Monitoring plant SCADA systems, responding to alarms and making informed process decisions
• Carrying out planned and reactive operational and maintenance tasks, supporting the Maintenance Lead with more complex activities
• Conducting laboratory analysis, sampling and proactive monitoring of plant performance
• Recording analytical data and maintaining accurate information within computer-based monitoring systems
• Reviewing trends and performance data to identify improvements and support optimisation plans
• Purchasing and managing operational consumables, including chemicals
• Maintaining site housekeeping standards and participating in an on-call rota

• Experience in process operations, plant operations or a related water and wastewater environment
• Understanding of process control principles and effluent treatment processes
• Ability to monitor SCADA systems and respond appropriately to alarms and changing plant conditions
• Knowledge of operational monitoring, sampling and laboratory analysis procedures
• Ability to interpret plant performance data and use trends to support proactive decision-making
• Understanding of planned and reactive maintenance activities
• Commitment to safe working practices, environmental compliance and operational excellence
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rota and work collaboratively with operational and maintenance teams

• Permanent opportunity within the water and wastewater sector
• Technical training and ongoing professional development
• Opportunity to contribute to plant optimisation and environmental compliance
• Supportive working environment with collaboration across operations and maintenance teams

If you are an experienced Process / Plant Operator with knowledge of process control and water treatment operations, apply now to support the safe and efficient performance of essential Effluent Treatment Plants.