Water Treatment Operator

About the role

An exciting field‑based position with a leading utilities organisation in Banchory, involving travel to multiple water treatment sites to monitor and maintain water quality. A company van is provided for site visits.

Key responsibilities

• Travel to water treatment plants and operational sites across the region.
• Carry out routine and ad‑hoc water quality testing (e.g., pH, turbidity, chlorine residuals).
• Dose and adjust treatment chemicals in line with operational procedures and test results.
• Ensure all activities are performed safely and in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate records of testing results and operational activities.

Required profile

• Experience in water treatment, process operations, or a similar industrial environment.
• Understanding of water quality testing and chemical dosing.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel regularly between multiple locations.
• Strong awareness of health and safety procedures and attention to detail.

Required skills

• Water quality testing (pH, turbidity, chlorine residuals).
• Chemical dosing.
• Chemical handling.
• Confined space operation.
• First Aid.

What we offer

• Company van for site visits.
• Competitive daily rate of £180.