Catchment Operator

Catchment Operator – Plymouth. 12-month fixed term contract. Salary: £27,523 per annum. Hours: 37 per week, with a 1 in 5 week standby rota after training.

Duties

• Carry out on-site monitoring of treated wastewater and associated plant to ensure effective site operation and that compliance requirements are maintained.
• Respond effectively to site conditions and instrument monitoring information that ensures compliance is maintained and the environment is protected.
• Store and handle chemicals in accordance with COSHH, QMS procedures and relevant health and safety standards.
• Carry out first-line maintenance on instruments and mechanical equipment.
• Calibrate equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Use the iSCADA control system, PCs and other computer hardware and software to carry out the role effectively.
• Carry out grounds maintenance.
• Provide accurate and timely feedback of activities completed.
• Adhere to schedules, business rules and procedures.
• Liaise with Area Manager, Catchment Pilot and Technical Assistants to ensure schedules are optimised.
• Liaise with Catchment Operators to carry out any required duties.
• Liaise with Area Manager, Energy Maintenance and other members of the team to ensure site operation and asset maintenance is optimised.
• Deal effectively with customer queries when directly approached and pass information up the management line where appropriate.
• Regularly sample and test internal and external tanker deliveries and critical site control points on the treatment process.

What we are looking for

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent in Maths, English and a science subject.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office packages.
• Willingness to work outside in all conditions.

What’s in it for you

• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays.
• Discretionary bonus.
• Competitive contributory pension.
• Share-save scheme.
• Various health benefits.
• Well-being support programmes.
• Group discounts.
• Cycle to Work scheme.

The successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.

Closing Date: 17th July 2026

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