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Plant Operator

On-site in Cádiz·Added 2 months ago

Aqualia

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Overview

Job details

Fixed-term contract
Per the ad.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.
Speak fluent Spanish
Listed as a requirement in the ad.
Work on-site in Cádiz
No relocation package mentioned.
Vocational training (FP Grado Medio)
“Titulación Requerida: C.F.G.M. / Certificados de profesionalidad en el sector del agua.” — per the ad.

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Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Immediate incorporation with a temporary contract.

Aqualia is a company committed to equality and work-life balance. We hold the efr certificate (family-responsible company) as well as the DIE (Distinctive for Equality in the Company).

The selection process guarantees equal opportunities without distinction of race, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, culture, disability, or any other condition.

The role

At Aqualia, a company specialized in comprehensive management, we are looking for a Plant Operator profile at the La Línea de la Concepción wastewater treatment plant (WWTP).

What you'll do

Main duties:

Maintenance and repair of pumps, motors, membranes, etc.
Commissioning of new facilities (chlorinators, reagent pumps).
Monitoring of the treatment process and water quality.
Organizing and cleaning facilities.

How you'll work

fixed-term

Requirements

Required qualification: C.F.G.M. / Vocational training certificates in the water sector.

Required experience: 1 year in similar positions.

Specific essential knowledge: Electromechanical maintenance and operation.

Specific desirable knowledge: - Knowledge of electrical maintenance of installations and equipment will be valued.

Availability to travel/frequency: Geographic availability to travel within the job's territorial scope.

Other: Valid B driver's license.

About Aqualia

Aqualia is a leading water management company headquartered in Madrid, Spain, operating across the full water cycle including supply, sanitation, treatment, and desalination. It is part of the FCC Group, one of Europe's largest infrastructure and environmental services conglomerates. Aqualia serves millions of people across Spain and internationally, with a strong presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, and employs thousands of professionals in engineering, operations, and technology roles.

In Spain, Aqualia has a vast network of municipal contracts and facilities, with offices and operational sites in numerous cities and towns, including Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, and many others. The company offers a stable, public-service-oriented work environment with opportunities for technical and engineering professionals, as well as field and operational roles. For international hires, Aqualia provides a chance to work in a leading Spanish company with a strong local footprint, though Spanish language proficiency is typically essential for most positions.

Industry: Water Management
Founded: 1967
Employees: 5,000–10,000
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Salamanca and 28 more
Website: aqualia.com

Good to know if you are moving

Aqualia is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and is part of the FCC Group, a major Spanish infrastructure and services company.
The company operates across the full water cycle, offering roles in engineering, operations, IT, and maintenance, with many positions located in smaller municipalities across Spain.
Spanish language proficiency is typically required for most roles, as the company's operations are heavily local and public-service oriented.
Aqualia provides opportunities for career growth in a stable, essential public service sector, with a strong focus on sustainability and technological innovation.
International experience is valued, but the company's primary operations are in Spain, so relocation support may be limited compared to global tech companies.

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