Process Automation Lead

Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

Process Operator

Salary & Benefits starting from £21,500 to £27,500 per annum dependant on experience + annual bonus + company vehicle + attractive pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution) + 25 days annual leave plus additional days in lieu of working bank holidays, retail savings scheme, a flexible Health Cash Plan scheme and training & development opportunities in line with the Process Operator progression plan.

Location: We currently have two Process Operator opportunities to join our Process & Pumping department in our Wastewater Service Delivery business area based in the York and Tadcaster area. Applicants should live within a reasonable commuting distance of our Tadcaster or York wastewater sites.

You’ll be working 37 hours per week, and once fully trained and assessed for independent working, you will be expected to participate in an out of hours standby rota which will include evenings, weekends, and overnight callouts. This is done in a planned & scheduled way so you will have visibility of exactly when you will be on call.

What will the role involve?

You will work as part of an operational team to deliver exceptional performance against stretching targets whilst ensuring regulatory compliance and driving customer confidence and satisfaction. You will also be expected to undertake reactive and proactive site visits to ensure our most critical assets meet regulatory compliance thus protecting our environment from pollution and maintaining a great service for our customers.

As an Operator you will take personal responsibility for yourself, and others, with regards to health and safety. You will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with Yorkshire Water’s Health and Safety policies whilst undertaking basic grounds maintenance, site tasks, site maintenance and general housekeeping duties.

Your duties will include tasks such as:

Reacting to RTS alarms and pollution incidents
Gathering evidence at suspected pollution incidents
Lifting, checking, and unblocking pumps
Taking samples, analysing results, and trouble-shooting any issues impacting sample results
Raising follow-on work for internal support services

Full training on all mandatory courses will be provided to allow you to work safely and independently and a company van, tools, equipment, Toughbook, mobile phone, sat nav and all corporate clothing will be provided.

Experience/skills/training needed

It is essential that you have a practical mindset, enjoy working outdoors in all weathers and be comfortable taking a hands-on approach to work tasks.

The role involves working alone and as part of a team in all weathers, so you should be a resilient self-starter with good time management and the ability to efficiently manage your own workload.

You should be prepared to challenge unsafe working practices and be confident in reporting these to management.

You should also be a good problem-solver, decision maker, communicator and one who displays exemplary attitudes and behaviours.

Previous experience of using IT systems such as word is essential as you will be capturing necessary site information on a ‘Toughbook’.

You will be required to travel to various operational sites as part of your daily activities. Therefore, a full valid driving licence is a requirement of this role (with no more than 6 points on your licence).

This role has a requirement to carry out occasional work in confined spaces so the successful completion of a medical performed by our Occupational Health Department and the relevant training course is essential. The successful candidate must pass strict medical criteria including, BMI, vision, blood pressure, hearing, and Spirometry tests to ensure your full safety when working in hazardous environments.

Knowledge and/or previous experience of Wastewater Treatment is desirable.

What’s in it for you?

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and you match the skills required, then please apply online and complete the application process and submitting a CV and covering letter.

Recruitment Process –

To assess your skills effectively, our selection process includes a competency-based interview which will be face to face.

Advert closing date: 9th May 2023

Interviews: TBC

Company Information

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

Kelda Group values equality, diversity, and inclusion we believe that everyone should be treated with respect. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, religion or belief and trade union membership.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.