Wastewater Treatment & Waste Technician Northampton £16.25 per hour Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00 We are recruiting for a Wastewater Treatment & Waste Technician to join a well-established manufacturing business in Northampton. This is a hands-on role with responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the site’s wastewater treatment and water recycling systems, alongside supporting waste management, COSHH and wider environmental initiatives. The role will be approximately 70–80% focused on wastewater treatment operations, with the remaining 20–30% covering waste management and COSHH administration. The Role * Take ownership of the operation and performance of the wastewater treatment and water recycling system * Monitor and control all stages of the treatment process * Carry out routine inspections and preventative maintenance * Conduct water sampling and quality testing * Manage chemical dosing, pH levels, flow rates and tank levels * Support sludge handling and monitor chemical consumption * Maintain accurate operational and environmental compliance records * Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs and increase water re-use * Support COSHH management, including chemical inventories, SDS records and risk assessments * Assist with recycling and waste reduction initiatives across the site * Maintain the site’s chemical inventory and Safety Data Sheet register What We’re Looking For * Experience within a manufacturing, utilities, environmental or wastewater treatment environment * Knowledge of chemical handling and safe working practices * Knowledge of pH control, coagulation, flocculation, clarification and sludge management * Ability to work independently and take responsibility for routine plant operations * Good attention to detail and troubleshooting skills * Good communication and planning skills * Competent with Microsoft Office * Previous experience operating wastewater treatment or water recycling systems would be advantageous * Understanding of environmental compliance, waste management and COSHH would be beneficial * IOSH Working Safely or a similar health and safety qualification would be advantageous Benefits * £16.25 per hour * Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00 * 23 days’ holiday plus bank holidays * Company pension * 4x life assurance * £1,000 retention bonus