Estate Worker - Tavistock, United Kingdom - South West Water

South West Water

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Tavistock, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

At

South West Water we 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.

We're proud to be responsible for providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area.

And we have huge ambitions.

Not only are we committed to reaching net-zero by 2030, but we've also partnered with wildlife charities, 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 hands-on skills to good use? Do you want a job where you are outdoors and solving problems? If so, we want to hear from you
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an

Estate Worker to join our team based in

Tavistock. You will join us on a

full-time, permanentbasis, and in return you will receive a competitive salary of

£25,844 per annum plus a range of excellent benefits + rewards.

About the role
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What you'll be doing:

Repair and maintain the water courses and sluices, using traditional methods in stone, concrete, timber, metal and granite etc.
Tree felling, grass cutting, painting, fencing and general duties.
Routine tasks, such as reservoir safety checks, leat inspection and trash clearance at reservoirs and intakes.
Operation of machinery, including fixed and mobile plant including trash rake cleaners, dumpers, swing shovels, pumps, concrete mixers and grass cutting machinery etc
Repair and maintenance of grounds and buildings.
General building work.
Adjustments to equipment controlling machinery such as intake gates, reservoir levels and trash rakes.
Assist in the management of spares and stores.

What we are looking for:

Full UK Driving Licence
Technical skills
H&S awareness of working safely
Team Worker as well as the ability to work alone and unsupervised
Good communication skills
Ability to follow written procedures
Experience in digger driving, stonewalling, footpath maintenance and using chainsaws
Awareness of the countryside
Geographic knowledge of leat systems on Dartmoor (Desirable)
NVQ level 2 in general estates or building work (Desirable)

What's in it for you:

At South West Water, we don't 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 people's hard work and commitment, we offer an excellent range of benefits:

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

Closing Date:
Monday 1st May 2023

If you are looking for a new challenge, please click

apply now to be considered as our
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: