AESOps

Shift Technician Basic Salary: £35,524 - £44,406 (includes shift allowance , premium payments etc) Pay Award Pending Defined contribution pension scheme Private Healthcare scheme Team bonus Up to 31 days paid holiday Additional benefits on request This Shift Technician role is a permanant role based at Meadowhead WwTW & STC, Irvine (However will be required to work at other AESOps locations). Reporting to the Team Leader, you will have responsibility for undertaking the safe and efficient operation/supervision of the Sludge and Waste water Treatment Processes. Working as part of a team your main duties will involve routine use of a project wide telemetry/SCADA system, the monitoring, control and optimisation of sludge & waste water treatment processes, carrying out initial investigations and rectification works, implement safe bypass or shutdown in advance of repairs by the maintenance team. This is a hands on role. Although not essential you will ideally be qualified in an engineering/science/process discipline or equivalent and have a minimum of 2 years process industry experience, preferably with an E/M/ICA background. Live within easy travelling distance of Meadowhead (for operational purposes call-outs) Work outdoors, work in a physically demanding environment and work with untreated waste water and sludges Have a keen eye for detail Have good IT skills Good verbal and written communication skills Have a full driving licence Participate in out of hours call out when required Flexible attitude to work with a high level of self-reliance but be a team player Normal hours of work are 39 hours per week on a rotating shift arrangement Monday to Sunday. This is based upon a continuing 06.00 to 14.00, 14.00 to 22.00, 22.00 to 06.00 shift cycle and 08.00 to 16.30 day shifts. Closing date for application 12th January 2026

1 x Based at Stevenston WwTW, Lundholme Road, Ardeer, Stevenston, KA20 3LJ 1 x Based at Meadowhead WwTW , Meadowhead Road , Irvine , KA11 5AY Pay Award Pending We have a vacancy for the role of Treatment Operator based at Stevenston WwTW. Reporting to the Team Leader you will be responsible for monitoring and optimising the treatment processes associated with an automated wastewater treatment works. Working as part of a small and dedicated team you will monitor and control the wastewater treatment process in order to meet the required environmental and business targets. You will also carry out the initial investigation and rectification works, implement safe bypass or shut down of plant in advance of repairs by the maintenance team, in line with current Health and Safety Legislation. Although not necessary a qualification in an engineering, science or process discipline is desirable. You should have a positive attitude, keen eye for detail ,flexible approach and a willingness to learn new skills are essential The successful applicant will be expected to : Live within easy travelling distance of Stevenston WwTW / Meadowhead WwTW Work outdoors, work in a physically demanding environment and work with untreated wastewater and sludges Have good IT skills Good verbal and written communication skills Have a full driving licence Participate in out of hours call out when required Normal hours of work are (Apply online only) Monday to Thursday. (Apply online only) Friday, based on a 39 hour week. However, this may vary from time to time dependent on the needs of the business. Closing Date for applicants 12th January 2026