Water Treatment Technician Day Work - 2671
Water Treatment Technician Day Work - 2671
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10-04-2025
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AtSouth West Waterwe believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid stable foundations with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change improve and innovate.
Were proud to be responsible for providing reliable efficient and highquality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area.
And we have huge ambitions.
Not only are we committed to reaching netzero by 2030 but weve also partnered with Wildlife Trusts National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come.
So if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed #JustAddWater.
Are you looking for a role where you can put your handson skills and knowledge to good use Do you want a job where you work part of a team and resolve problems If so we want to hear from you!
We currently have a fantastic opportunity available for aWater Treatment Technician (Day Work) to join our team based inExeter.You will join us on a fulltime permanent basis and in return you will receive a starting salary of25756 per annum and a flexibility payment of 833 per annum. In the development of this role you will be supported with a Water Treatment Technician levels 1 to 5 progression scheme where you can receive up to 33102 per annum plus overtime opportunities company benefits rewards.
Progression Scheme:
As part of your employment package the successful candidate will enrol onto a bespoke progression scheme framework consisting of qualifications skills and experiences to meet the requirements of the nationally recognised Competent Technician Scheme. The Company will fully fund the entire 7280 of the training costs associated with obtaining a number of industry recognised professional qualifications and licences including a Level 3 Water Treatment Operations Diploma.
About the role:
As our Water Treatment Technician (Day Work) you will play a vital role to ensure that the operations of our water treatment site associated plant and equipment effectively work every day. The ideal candidate will be hands on have a dedicated team player philosophy and looking to get stuck into the process by providing clean water for our customers by ensuring that water quality and quantity is kept within the company high standards.
Due to the nature of the role you may on an ad hoc basis need to provide out of hours standby cover in the event of leave or sickness within the wider team to ensure the sites are maintained. This role is predominantly day work 37 hours per week and there might be occasions where you are asked to cover a different time period with adequate notice. This role will have the use of a company vehicle to travel across the operational area within working hours.
What youll be doing:
- Ensuring that potable water quality and quantity is maintained within company standards having due regard to abstraction licences and the requirements of the distribution system
- Ensuring that all chemicals are stored handled and used safely effectively and economically in line with company procedures
- Carrying out operational maintenance on equipment and instrumentation in accordance with works schedules and instructions
- Taking water quality samples and carrying out on site analysis as required in accordance with works instructions
- Completing water quality and operational procedures records/log sheets
- Performing routine and nonroutine tasks in accordance with the operational requirements of sites
- Ensuring that good housekeeping is carried out maintaining the works in a clean and tidy condition
- Ensuring that all abnormal events are dealt with in accordance with company procedures and are reported to the Resources and Production Site Manager or the Duty Functional Manager out of hours
What we are looking for:
- A good level of Maths English and IT.
- To be able to understand the principles of COSHH Lone Working procedures and Basic First Aid.
- The ability to build strong relationships with people at all levels of the business.
- The ability to reach sound judgements and decisions when dealing with complex issues and operating in highly pressurised situations.
- A Full UK Drivers Licence.
- NVQ 2 in Operating Process Plant / or a HNC in Water Operations or working towards it
- Mechanical electrical ICA or scientific background.
- Experience in Water Treatment or other relevant process.
Essential
Desirable
Whats in it for you:
- Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays.
- Buy or sell annual leave to offer you extra flexibility.
- Buy a bike and safety equipment taxfree through our Cycle to Work scheme.
- We offer free car parking at the majority of our sites.
- Take up to 26 weeks additional maternity leave.
- Share your parental leave and split your time off to care for your child how you choose.
- Invest in Pennon Group plc through our employee share schemes.
- We support our people by offering a free confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
- Look after your wellbeing with our Champion Health support platform.
- Enjoy free eye tests and discounts on frames and lenses at Specsavers.
- Enjoy access to thousands of deals and discounts on supermarkets high street shops online retailers travel eating out cinemas gyms and much more though Perkbox.
- A range of group discounts: The Dell Advantage Programme Virgin Media Affinity Scheme Vodaphone Advantage and more.
- A discretionary Bonus.
- Competitive Contributory Pension.
- And plenty more!
At South West Water we dont all do the same job but we each get out of bed in the morning knowing that every day is a chance to make incredible things happen together. In return for our peoples hard work and commitment we offer an excellent range of benefits:
Closing Date: 2nd April 2025
If you are looking for a new challenge please click apply now to be considered as our Water Treatment Technician (Day Work) we look forward to receiving your application.
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
Be yourself we like it that way. Together we will build a culture of belonging where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care we value everyone we celebrate uniqueness.
Our core values which are essential to our success are:
Be Rock Solid Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.
Be You We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.
Be the Future Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
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