Water Technician

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