Utilities Operator
Location: Maidstone Outskirts
Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed Term
Salary: £Competitive + Bens
Hours: Rota
Are you a hands-on, practical operator who thrives in a technical environment where safety, compliance and continuous improvement come first?
We're recruiting for a Utilities Operator to join a busy industrial site on a fixed-term contract, supporting the safe and efficient running of critical plant utilities and systems. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys monitoring systems, solving problems, improving processes and working with modern IT systems.
If you're someone who notices when things aren't quite right, takes pride in maintaining high standards, and believes health and safety are non-negotiable, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
- Monitoring and overseeing the utilities plant equipment and systems to ensure safe and efficient operation
- Recording plant performance and operating parameters using digital systems and logs
- Identifying and reporting anomalies to support planned maintenance and operational improvements
- Supporting the operation of a water treatment plant, including sampling and water quality testing
- Ensuring critical systems operate within required performance parameters
- Carrying out routine inspections, checks and basic maintenance activities
- Maintaining excellent housekeeping and safety standards across the plant
- Supporting the development of SOPs, risk assessments and compliance documentation
- Participating in an on-call rota to support site operations when required
What We're Looking For
- OND & GCSE certificate
- 1-5 years of relevant experience
- Flexibility to work on an on-call rota
- A hands-on, practical approach with strong attention to detail
- Comfortable working with IT systems, logs and reporting tools
- Relevant experience working within a process-driven environment
- Good understanding of health, safety and environmental compliance
- Someone proactive who enjoys problem-solving and improving processes
- Flexible team player willing to support different operational activities when required
- Commitment to continuous skill development
What You'll Bring
- A strong commitment to safety-first working practices
- The ability to spot issues early and escalate appropriately
- A mindset focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence
- Pride in maintaining high standards across plant operations and documentation
On top of a competitive base salary, you will also receive an enhanced company pension, holiday allowance, and other benefits, including full access to onsite facilities (gym and canteen).
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a well-run technical operation where your role is essential in keeping critical systems running safely and efficiently.
You'll be part of a team that values:
- Safety above everything else
- Process discipline and compliance
- Operational reliability and improvement
- Teamwork and flexibility
Apply today if you're a reliable, safety-focused operator who enjoys working in a technical environment where attention to detail really matters.
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