Network Maintenance Operator - Ayrshire, United Kingdom - Scottish Water
Description
Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.How's this for job satisfaction:
at Scottish Water we look after Scotland's most precious natural resource.
From source to tap, we're guarding Scotland's reputation for refreshingly pure water, and caring for our environment at the same time.
Sound good? We're looking for a Network Maintenance Operative to join our Water Response team, working mainly in Ayrshire, Renfrew and Inverclyde areas.
Your number-one priority is resolving customer issues.
You'll take control of any situation, investigate problems, and come up with solutions that make customers happy - always making sure they're kept up to date.
You'll also carry out routine repairs and maintenance on water network infrastructure, as well as plant, equipment, and vehicle checks.
All while putting health and safety first (Chapter 8 NSRWA will be your guide) and keeping any service disruption to a minimum.
Accurate reports are essential, so you'll be across reporting systems for measuring performance and productivity.And as you'll be working as part of a team, you will be required to participate in standby rota for out-of-hours work.
What you'll bring
You'll spend some time working alone, as well as working in a 2man team so you'll need to be self-motivated, but still eager to contribute to your team's goals.
You'll need report writing skills too - nothing fancy, but enough to get your point across clearly, quickly, and accurately.
You'll be travelling around Ayrshire, Renfrew and Inverclyde, so you'll need a full UK-issued (DVLA) driving license (or be well on your way to passing your test).
We are also looking for a few 'nice to haves': It would be ideal if you have experience with
Looking out for you
While the work we do is important, we know it's not the only thing that matters. That's why we make sure you have everything you need to find a good work-life balance.
This role has some weekend working and standby requirements. But you'll get plenty of time to recharge with 38 days of holiday every year (including public holidays). And you can even buy five more if you need a little extra time. You can also take time off to volunteer in your community.
When it comes to major life events we have family-friendly policies around adoption, maternity, and parental leave. And for the everyday? We embrace flexible working.
For your future, there's our pension (the 'know-what-you'll-get-when-you-retire' kind), and life assurance.
As for some nice extras? You can expect an annual company bonus.
Not to mention access to SW Splash - handy rewards that can save you money on holidays, bills, and shopping.
The not-so-small printThis role will be a Grade 4. If you're new to Scottish Water, you'll join us on a starting salary of £27,590. Performance-driven pay progression would then allow you to move through the range to a maximum of £32,410.
Job offers at Scottish Water are conditional, and will be confirmed on completion of our pre-employment screening, e.g. referencing, criminal record checks, license checks, etc. These checks are conducted on our behalf by a third party. Don't worry - we'll ask your permission before starting these checks.
A few final things worth knowing
Let us know if there are any changes we can make to our recruitment process to help you perform at your best.
As part of our commitment to developing a flourishing Scotland, it's important that all our employees are Scottish taxpayers. If you join us, your home address will need to be in Scotland. If you don't already live here, you'll need to commit to moving here within your first three months.
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