Full time Temporary

Production Operative

Pertemps Newcastle

Darlington, Darlington, DL1 5AE

£14.62 per hour

Posted: 24 September 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 24 October 2026

Ref: 60983945

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About the Role

This full-time, temporary Production Operative post in Darlington runs for six months from early October, paying £14.62 hourly. Working Monday to Friday at the Stressholme site, the successful candidate joins Northumbrian Water's frontline team, ensuring wastewater treatment works run safely and efficiently while protecting the local environment. Duties cover operating and maintaining assets to meet regulatory and company standards, optimising plant performance through careful use of chemicals, energy and other resources, plus routine checks and basic maintenance tasks. Applicants should show practical plant experience, strong safety awareness, good teamwork and the ability to follow procedures accurately. Reliability and a methodical approach matter greatly in this compliance-focused position, which supports essential water services across the region.

Wastewater Production Operator
Stressholme, Darlington
6 Month contract to start at the beginning of October
£14.62 per hour
Monday-Friday
We are currently recruiting for a Wastewater Production Operator to join Northumbrian Water on a 6 month contract based in Stressholme.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a vital front line team responsible for the safe and efficient operation of wastewater treatment works, helping to protect the environment and support essential water services across the region.
Key Responsibilities

Operate and maintain works assets in accordance with regulatory requirements and company standards to ensure ongoing compliance.
Optimise the use of plant assets, including chemicals, energy, and other resources, to achieve efficient operations.
Carry out basic effluent and mixed liquor analysis, interpret results, and implement operational changes as required.
Effectively use and interrogate the SCADA system to fault-find, monitor performance, and optimise plant utilisation.
Perform basic instrument calibration in line with procedures.
Undertake basic fault finding on plant and equipment and escalate issues where necessary.
Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by line management in line with operational requirements.

What we’re looking for

A strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.
A valid UK driving licence is required for travel between sites.
Experience or understanding of operating and maintaining process plant or industrial assets.
Ability to interpret operational data and respond appropriately.
Confidence using control systems and basic IT applications.
Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Follow all health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures at all times.

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