NWG (Northumbrian Water Group)
Water Supply Production Operator (Shifts)
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Water Supply Production Operator (Shifts)
Water Supply Production Operator (Shifts)
Full time – 37 hours per week Full Time Permanent Salary: £29,325 - £34,500 per annum (+ 20% Shift Allowances) Location: Wear Valley Water Treatment Works, Stanhope
About The Role
Water Supply Production Operator ensures high-quality drinking water delivery for our customers while supporting activities across the wider Water Supply team.
This role is fully supportable with on-the-job training. We’re seeking a candidate with transferable skills who can develop professionally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate water treatment processes using our systems to identify performance trends and resolve faults.
- Conduct laboratory testing, validate instruments, and calibrate equipment as needed.
- Support cleaning, maintenance, and site general tasks (including tank decontamination).
- Maintain accurate records for regulatory compliance and decision-making purposes.
Professional Development
We foster growth by offering training opportunities and ongoing support to help you develop within Northumbrian Water.
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About You
Key Attributes:
- Excellent communicator (verbal and written).
- Outstanding troubleshooter—quick to identify issues and implement solutions.
- Team player—collaborative yet able to work independently in outdoor settings.
- Adaptive mindset—comfortable handling a varied workload with minimal supervision.
Diversity & Inclusion: Here at Northumbrian Water, we champion Diversity, Inclusion & Equity (DIE). Our colleague networks, including the Rainbow Support Network (LGBTQIA+), REACH (Race & Ethnicity), WiSTEM (Women in STEM), and Thisability (disability & neurodiversity), foster belonging.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively ensure equal opportunity representation across our teams.
Important: This role requires a DBS check pre-employment. Unfortunately, certain unspent convictions may disqualify candidates to maintain a secure workplace.
About Us
Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) serves 2.7 million (Northumbrian Water) + 1.5 million (Essex & Suffolk Water) customers in the UK—delivering reliable, sustainable water services.
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We strive to be the national leader in sustainable water & wastewater solutions while supporting our communities and environment.
Our core values guide us in ethics, innovation, and customer-centric behaviour.
Benefits: Tap Into Success
- Holidays: 23 days minimum + bank holidays + Christmas/New Year’s Eve time.
- Pension: 100% match (up to NWG’s 11% contribution).
- Discounts & Perks: Travel, shopping, and attraction savings.
- Wellbeing: Award-winning Living Well programme (digital GP access).
- Sustainable Travel: Salary-sacrifice cars/cycle schemes.
- Financial Support: Salary-loan savings, interest-free qualifications, Life Assurance, and Income Protection.
Essential Condition: As a safety/security critical role, you’ll need to pass a drug and alcohol test before (or after) employment offer confirmation. A failed test may withdraw your job offer.
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