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🇬🇧 UKSOC 8134· Process, Plant, Machine and Construction Operatives

Water and sewerage plant operatives

Water and sewerage plant operatives operate valves to control water supplies in mains and pipelines, attend screening, filtering, water purifying and sedimentation plant, clear any blockages and patrol and maintain sewerage systems.

Controller (water treatment)Plant operator (sewage works)Pump attendantWater treatment engineerWater treatment operator
£39,057
median salary
£28,849 – £44,265
19,400
currently employed
24,301
projected 2035
Stable
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