Process Controller

Job number UU04224 Country United Kingdom Region Cheshire West and Chester Location name Northwich Wastewater Treatment Works, Winnington Avenue, Winnington, Cheshire, CW84EE
Posting End Date 09/12/2025 Band 6a Role Type Permanent Work hours 37 Hours per Week Salary £38,462

Keeping Operations Flowing, Every Step Of The Way......

Are you someone who thrives in a hands‑on environment, enjoys problem‑solving, and wants to make a real difference? Join a skilled, supportive team playing a key role in running waste into renewable energy – helping power communities while protecting the planet.

As a Process Controller, you’ll be based on site and work as part of a close‑knit operations team, carrying out a mix of proactive, planned and responsive tasks to ensure our energy‑from‑waste processes run safely, efficiently, and compliantly. This is a role where no two days are the same – and where your actions have real impact.

You’ll work within clear quality and safety frameworks and build strong working relationships across the site, helping spot and solve issues that could affect compliance, performance or environmental targets. Whether you are maintaining equipment, optimising plant performance, or contributing to continuous improvement, you’ll be part of something meaningful – and you’ll be supported to grow across different parts of the operation.

• Operation and optimisation of Wastewater treatment sites and Last in Line Pumping Stations
• Completing on time planned workload of cyclic tasks and the recording of reactive tasks.
• Completing weekly reviews and providing input and support where required
• Providing reliable, accurate and complete asset performance information.
• Analysing and recommending solutions to recurring process problems.
• You will be required to work towards an accredited qualification or standard that is relevant to your role in addition to a number of other health and safety, technical and behavioural training courses.
• Working towards and maintaining an accredited qualification relevant to your role, alongside health and safety, technical and behavioural training programmes.
• Coordinating and supervising contractors on site to ensure all work is completed safely, compliantly and in line with operational standards.

• Full UK driving license is essential, as you may need to travel to and between sites as part of the role.
• A sound level of practical or hands‑on experience in an operational, engineering or process‑based environment.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOP’s), health & safety rules and environmental guidelines.
• Strong awareness of working safely in a site‑based or industrial setting.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to spot and respond to potential issues.
• Willingness to learn and build technical knowledge relevant renewable and waste treatment processes.
• Strong team player who communicates well with others across different roles.
• This role will require out of hours standby.

Salary – £38,462
Work Type – Onsite

Job Location – Northwich Wastewater Treatment Works, Winnington Avenue, Winnington, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 4EE

Role Type – Permanent

Employment Type

– Full Time
Working Hours – 37.0 Hours per Week

United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.

We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long‑term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.

We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.

• A generous annual leave…