The Role
As a Process Scientist, you will play a crucial role in supporting process, scientific, and technical service delivery across all areas of United Utilities’ business. This includes Water and Wastewater services, the capital programme, R&D, Innovation, and Retail. You will be responsible for providing essential data and critical information to influence key decision-making processes. Working across the region, you will gain full exposure to the organisation, our major contracts, and our largest industry partners. Building strong working relationships and collaborating with industry experts will be essential as you tackle unique challenges, contribute to our success, and help UU achieve its goals.
We are excited to offer you a flexible and hybrid working model that lets you balance your work and life and enjoy the benefits of working with us wherever you are. We have positions available at our main sites close to Warrington, Manchester, Liverpool, Preston and Kendal, and our working hubs across Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire and Cumbria. Travel to other sites in the North West will also be necessary.
Key Responsibilities:
*Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure all activities adhere to health and safety legislation and UU safety policies to prevent accidents and reduce incidents.
*Support & Management: Provide scientific, process, and technical support to the Process Technology Team (PTT).
*Project Development & Management: Develop and deliver site-specific projects and pilot plant studies efficiently.
*Process Improvement & Training: Participating in the use, development and improvement of PTT business processes
*Technical & Analytical Expertise: Use and develop analytical techniques to enhance PTT capability and comply with QA procedures.
Skills & Experience:
*Qualified to HNC level or equivalent in a suitable scientific or technical subject.
*Capability use high quality numerical, verbal and analytical skills across a range of activities to deliver project outputs and fully satisfy customer requirements.
*Good knowledge of treatment processes, analytical methods, statistical techniques and best practice.
*Demonstable project management skills.
*Hold a current UK/EU driving licence.
Other Benefits:
*A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service, in addition to 8 bank holidays
*A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
*A performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievement
*A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
*Flexible and hybrid working
*Onsite gym and physio lounge with instructor-led gym classes and dedicated physiotherapist, onsite childcare and nursery, free parking and EV charging points, dedicated multi-faith/prayer rooms and free bus service for UU colleagues - Warrington only
*MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
*Best Doctors
*Salary Finance
*Wealth at Work courses