Water treatment worker | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Water quality technicians treat and clean drinking water and process waste water.

  • Add chemicals, such as ammonia, chlorine, or lime, to disinfect and deodorize water and other liquids.  
  • Collect and test water and sewage samples, using test equipment and color analysis standards.  
  • Record operational data, personnel attendance, or meter and gauge readings on specified forms.  
  • Operate and adjust controls on equipment to purify and clarify
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Water treatment workers typically work around 42 to 44 hours per week.

As a Water treatment worker you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    30,529 GBP *
    per year
    14,500 GBP
    32,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
    Average salary for Water treatment worker

    • 30,483 GBP
    • 31,067 GBP
    Average salary for full-time Water treatment worker

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    Future outlook for Water treatment workers

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    56% chance of automation in the future

    Water treatment worker - Your future job?


    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Water treatment worker and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 42% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
    • 25% of people in this role have a post-secondary qualification such as a Higher National Diploma
    • 21% of people in this role have a certificate of higher education or equivalent but no degree

    You could do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job. Relevant subjects include the Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Water Engineering.


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    What soft skills do I need?

    Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Water treatment worker.
    Operation Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
    Operation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems
    Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
    Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
    Quality Control Analysis Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance

    What technical skills do I need?

    Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Water treatment worker. Check that you know:
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    Data base user interface and query software Data logging software; Database software
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    Document management software Records management software
    3
    Electronic mail software Microsoft Outlook
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    Industrial control software Human machine interface HMI software; Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
    5
    Spreadsheet software Microsoft Excel
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    Things to highlight for your Water treatment worker interview

    Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

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