Effluent Treatment Plant Operator
Stonegate Farmers· Egg Innovation Centre
About this role
Salary: £36,410 p/a
Location: Lacock, Wiltshire
Working Hours: 4on4off,Days & Nights (06.00am-18.00pm / 18.00pm - 06.00am)
As an Effluent Treatment Plant Operator, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of our wastewater treatment processes. You will be responsible for monitoring plant performance, maintaining equipment, and supporting environmental compliance standards across the site.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor the effluent treatment plant to ensure optimal performance and compliance with environmental regulations.
- Carry out routine inspections, sampling, testing, and recording of process data.
- Monitor chemical dosing systems and adjust treatment processes as required.
- Respond promptly to alarms, process deviations, and equipment failures to minimise environmental risk.
- Perform basic maintenance, cleaning, and housekeeping activities within the treatment plant area.
- Liaise with external contractors and regulatory bodies when required.
- Maintain accurate records of plant performance, sampling results, and compliance documentation.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant efficiency, sustainability, and environmental performance.
- Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with health, safety, environmental, and food production standards.
- Assist with troubleshooting and resolving operational issues across utilities and wastewater treatment systems.
- Previous experience operating wastewater, effluent, utilities, or process treatment equipment is desirable.
- Understanding of environmental compliance and wastewater treatment processes would be advantageous.
- Ability to interpret readings, collect samples, and maintain accurate records.
- Good problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to investigating and resolving issues.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and confidence working with pumps, valves, and treatment equipment.
- Strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Effluent Treatment Plant Operator role at Stonegate Farmers?
The listed salary for this Effluent Treatment Plant Operator position at Stonegate Farmers is GBP 36K+. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Effluent Treatment Plant Operator position at Stonegate Farmers located?
This Effluent Treatment Plant Operator role at Stonegate Farmers is based in Lacock, England, United Kingdom. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Effluent Treatment Plant Operator role at Stonegate Farmers full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Effluent Treatment Plant Operator role in the Egg Innovation Centre department at Stonegate Farmers.
Which team or department does the Effluent Treatment Plant Operator at Stonegate Farmers belong to?
This Effluent Treatment Plant Operator position is part of the Egg Innovation Centre department at Stonegate Farmers. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Effluent Treatment Plant Operator position at Stonegate Farmers?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to Stonegate Farmers's official application portal hosted on workable where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Effluent Treatment Plant Operator job at Stonegate Farmers posted?
This Effluent Treatment Plant Operator position at Stonegate Farmers was posted on Sep 21, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Effluent Treatment Plant Operator
Stonegate Farmers · 💰 GBP 36K+
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