Process Operator

United Utilities; Chester; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A water services provider in Chester seeks a candidate for operational and maintenance tasks at Huntington Water Treatment Works. As part of a team, you'll handle challenging physical work, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Experience running centrifuges is essential, alongside flexibility and teamwork. You’ll enjoy excellent benefits, including a competitive salary, generous leave, and a pension scheme. This role offers opportunities to kick-start a rewarding career in the water services industry.

Benefits

26 days annual leave increasing to 30

Pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution

Performance-related bonus scheme

Comprehensive healthcare plan

Gym discounts

Enhanced parental leave schemes

Qualifications

• Demonstrate knowledge of water assets and processes.
• Ability to handle physically demanding tasks.
• Willingness to pursue accredited qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform operational and maintenance activities on site.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental Regulations.
• Handle both proactive and reactive work orders.

Skills

Experience of running a centrifuge

Understanding of environmental output standards

Computer skills for reporting

Experience with sludge presses

Trained to drive a JCB Loadall

Job description

Job number UU04737 Country United Kingdom Region Cheshire West and Chester Location name Huntington Water Treatment Works, Aldford Road, Huntington, Chester, CH3 6DQ Posting End Date 16/02/2026 Band 6c Role Type Permanent Work hours 37 Hours per Week Salary 30952

Salary - 30952
Work Type - Onsite
Job Location - Huntington Water Treatment Works, Aldford Road, Huntington, Chester, CH3 6DQ
Role Type - Permanent
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

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.

• 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
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Production Manager you will be part of a team of up to 25 people. You will be responsible for required operational and maintenance activities on site.

You will be required to undertake operational activities on the Water Treatment Processes at Huntington WTW.

Ensure compliance with Environmental Regulations and key business performance targets.

The nature of this activity will be physically demanding and will require you to be flexible in your approach with a mixture of proactive and reactive work orders.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

You will need to be able to demonstrate knowledge of the (Water) assets and processes and be comfortable in an operational environment as well as having:

Experience of running a centrifuge

• An understanding of the environmental output standards and procedures.
• Computer skills giving you the ability to carry out reporting and other information recording activities across a variety of platforms.
• You will be required to work towards an accredited qualification or standard that is relevant to your role in addition to a number of other health and safety, technical and behavioural training courses.

Technical Skills & Experience

Ideally have experience of sludge presses and centrifuges and be trained to drive a JCB Loadall.

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.