Water Technician in Hardingstone, West Northamptonshire

Wastewater Treatment & Waste Technician

Northampton
£16.25 per hour
Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00

We are recruiting for a Wastewater Treatment & Waste Technician to join a well-established manufacturing business in Northampton. This is a hands-on role with responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the site’s wastewater treatment and water recycling systems, alongside supporting waste management, COSHH and wider environmental initiatives.

The role will be approximately 70–80% focused on wastewater treatment operations, with the remaining 20–30% covering waste management and COSHH administration.

The Role

• Take ownership of the operation and performance of the wastewater treatment and water recycling system
• Monitor and control all stages of the treatment process
• Carry out routine inspections and preventative maintenance
• Conduct water sampling and quality testing
• Manage chemical dosing, pH levels, flow rates and tank levels
• Support sludge handling and monitor chemical consumption
• Maintain accurate operational and environmental compliance records
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs and increase water re-use
• Support COSHH management, including chemical inventories, SDS records and risk assessments
• Assist with recycling and waste reduction initiatives across the site
• Maintain the site’s chemical inventory and Safety Data Sheet register

What We’re Looking For

• Experience within a manufacturing, utilities, environmental or wastewater treatment environment
• Knowledge of chemical handling and safe working practices
• Knowledge of pH control, coagulation, flocculation, clarification and sludge management
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for routine plant operations
• Good attention to detail and troubleshooting skills
• Good communication and planning skills
• Competent with Microsoft Office
• Previous experience operating wastewater treatment or water recycling systems would be advantageous
• Understanding of environmental compliance, waste management and COSHH would be beneficial
• IOSH Working Safely or a similar health and safety qualification would be advantageous

Benefits

• £16.25 per hour
• Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00
• 23 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• 4x life assurance
• £1,000 retention bonus