Operations Technician
CompanyNijhuis Saur Industries
Location
Prestwick, Scotland, United Kingdom
Employment TypeContract
Posted At5/1/2026
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Description
Summary
Remember to check your CV before applying Also, ensure you read through all the requirements related to this role.
The Operations Technician is responsible on a day-to-day basis for operating and maintaining the Treatment Processes associated with the Effluent Treatment Plant. As well as daily operational routines the Operations Technician will be expected to implement front line Planned Maintenance tasks as part of their role.
The key objectives of the role are;
Operate the water/Effluent treatment plants and associated equipment to ensure that water quality and quantity produced is within the specifications required by the customer.
Carry out front line maintenance as required.
Carry out duties in a safe manner to ensure that there is a minimum risk of harm to people or the environment as a result of plant operations.
Monitor the performance of the assets and carry out actions to ensure that the assets perform at an optimum level at all times.
Communicate with other members of the NSI and Customer teams to ensure that there is a good level of understanding regarding plant performance, activities to be carried out and any impacts on site wide operations as a result of work within NSI scope.
Carry out process isolations
Duties And Responsibilities
Ensure that you work and operate the plant in a safe manner and highlight any safety related concerns.
Comply with NSI and customer HSE systems.
Ensure no harm to the environment.
Efficient use of chemicals for the WTP process.
Monitor Plant performance to ensure correct operation.
Monitor performance of individual process units to assess when operational maintenance required.
Check inventory of operational consumables (e.g. chemicals, filters etc.) and request re-order as required.
Develop strong relationships with client’s operational staff.
Advise customer of changes in plant status that could impact on customer operations.
Attend shift handover.
Look for better ways of doing things, take up the innovation challenge.
Monitor plant performance and react to any changes that may affect compliance with specifications.
Ensure plant availability is maximised.
Carry out operational maintenance.
Receive deliveries.
Effectively communicate with colleagues.
Share Knowledge / Experience With Colleagues And Others.
Remember to check your CV before applying Also, ensure you read through all the requirements related to this role.
The Operations Technician is responsible on a day-to-day basis for operating and maintaining the Treatment Processes associated with the Effluent Treatment Plant. As well as daily operational routines the Operations Technician will be expected to implement front line Planned Maintenance tasks as part of their role.
The key objectives of the role are;
Operate the water/Effluent treatment plants and associated equipment to ensure that water quality and quantity produced is within the specifications required by the customer.
Carry out front line maintenance as required.
Carry out duties in a safe manner to ensure that there is a minimum risk of harm to people or the environment as a result of plant operations.
Monitor the performance of the assets and carry out actions to ensure that the assets perform at an optimum level at all times.
Communicate with other members of the NSI and Customer teams to ensure that there is a good level of understanding regarding plant performance, activities to be carried out and any impacts on site wide operations as a result of work within NSI scope.
Carry out process isolations
Duties And Responsibilities
Ensure that you work and operate the plant in a safe manner and highlight any safety related concerns.
Comply with NSI and customer HSE systems.
Ensure no harm to the environment.
Efficient use of chemicals for the WTP process.
Monitor Plant performance to ensure correct operation.
Monitor performance of individual process units to assess when operational maintenance required.
Check inventory of operational consumables (e.g. chemicals, filters etc.) and request re-order as required.
Develop strong relationships with client’s operational staff.
Advise customer of changes in plant status that could impact on customer operations.
Attend shift handover.
Look for better ways of doing things, take up the innovation challenge.
Monitor plant performance and react to any changes that may affect compliance with specifications.
Ensure plant availability is maximised.
Carry out operational maintenance.
Receive deliveries.
Effectively communicate with colleagues.
Share Knowledge / Experience With Colleagues And Others.
Build relationships with customer team.
Effectively communicate with contractors.
Required Skills/Qualifications (Essential)
Ability & knowledge to complete front line maintenance tasks safety
Ability to follow & carry out a Standard Operating Procedures accurately and in a safe manner
A working knowledge of running electro-mechanical plant.
Basic computer literacy.
Process knowledge and transferable skills that can be adaptable for the role
Required Skills/Qualifications (Desirable)
Knowledge of Wastewater treatment plants
To be able to demonstrate through previous work experience, an ability to interpret technical information to affect changes on the plant
Demonstrate the ability to work within a quality system
NVQ in relevant discipline
Working For Us Means
The salary is between £26,000 & £31,000 per year, depending on your professional experience
20% Shift Allowance
Overtime – 1.5
Hours of work - 40 hours per week, Monday to Sunday, in accordance with the shift rota
Holidays – Incorporated into shift pattern
Probationary Period – 6 months.
Pension – Can join immediately or auto enrolled after 3 months - Employee 5% and Employer 5% via salary sacrifice.
Eligible to join Private Healthcare after successfully completing probation.
Enrolled in Group Income Protection and Death in Service (4 x basic salary) upon commencement of employment.
Notice – 1 week during probation, increasing to 1 month thereafter.
Nijhuis Saur Industries UK & Ireland are committed to maintaining Environmental & Social Impact goals:
To reach Net Zero emissions across our value chain by 2040.
To continuously meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, accountability, maintaining B-Corp Certification.
To be a socially responsible company creating a positive impact to all stakeholders including workers, communities, customers, and our planet.
Nijhuis Saur Industries UK & Ireland are an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to providing equal opportunities in all aspects of employment in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Are you a recruiter?
Please do not call or email us unless we have contacted you first. We believe that we can find our new colleagues ourselves, theref
Effectively communicate with contractors.
Required Skills/Qualifications (Essential)
Ability & knowledge to complete front line maintenance tasks safety
Ability to follow & carry out a Standard Operating Procedures accurately and in a safe manner
A working knowledge of running electro-mechanical plant.
Basic computer literacy.
Process knowledge and transferable skills that can be adaptable for the role
Required Skills/Qualifications (Desirable)
Knowledge of Wastewater treatment plants
To be able to demonstrate through previous work experience, an ability to interpret technical information to affect changes on the plant
Demonstrate the ability to work within a quality system
NVQ in relevant discipline
Working For Us Means
The salary is between £26,000 & £31,000 per year, depending on your professional experience
20% Shift Allowance
Overtime – 1.5
Hours of work - 40 hours per week, Monday to Sunday, in accordance with the shift rota
Holidays – Incorporated into shift pattern
Probationary Period – 6 months.
Pension – Can join immediately or auto enrolled after 3 months - Employee 5% and Employer 5% via salary sacrifice.
Eligible to join Private Healthcare after successfully completing probation.
Enrolled in Group Income Protection and Death in Service (4 x basic salary) upon commencement of employment.
Notice – 1 week during probation, increasing to 1 month thereafter.
Nijhuis Saur Industries UK & Ireland are committed to maintaining Environmental & Social Impact goals:
To reach Net Zero emissions across our value chain by 2040.
To continuously meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, accountability, maintaining B-Corp Certification.
To be a socially responsible company creating a positive impact to all stakeholders including workers, communities, customers, and our planet.
Nijhuis Saur Industries UK & Ireland are an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to providing equal opportunities in all aspects of employment in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Are you a recruiter?
Please do not call or email us unless we have contacted you first. We believe that we can find our new colleagues ourselves, theref
ore agency support is not desired. xlqdzyr Profiles and resumes sent unsolicited by agencies, even if you send them directly to a hiring manager, will be treated as direct applications from the candidate.
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