Catchment Operator - Kingsbridge, United Kingdom - South West Water

South West Water

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Kingsbridge, United Kingdom

4 days 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.

Would you like to use your hands-on experience and skills to join a forward-thinking company where no two days are the same?
We currently have a

Catchment Operator position available for a motivated individual to join our team in

Kingsbridge. Joining us on a

full-time, permanent basis, you will receive a competitive salary of

£24,279 - £27,279 per annum (with progression scheme), plus standby supplement and excellent benefits.

The

Catchment Operator (Waste Water) will be responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and improving the sewerage network. This role is customer-facing and you will be a key player in a team that strives to deliver a consistently excellent service to our customers in both planned and reactive emergency situations. Once fully trained, you will need to participate in a 1 in 5 standby and call out rotations weekend working and this is something that you need be signed on to do.

What you will be doing:

A large proportion of the job role requires comprehensive feedback and written reports in realtime to the required standard, to support decision making and performance tracking across the team
The completion of reactive and planned work across the sewerage network to the highest standard of workmanship including but not limited to rapid response to and resolution of pollution and flooding events, blockage clearance and investigation of underlying causes and maintenance of small sewage pumping stations and CSOs
Ensuring Risk Assessments and Task Safety Instructions for work activity are adhered to and continually improved
Using logic and initiative to assess onsite problems and find appropriate solutions
Ensuring all work completed provides the highest level of service to the customer, dealing with sensitive issues in a calm and reassuring manner and approaching all situations in a polite, friendly and approachable manner
Responding effectively to site conditions and monitoring information to ensure that compliance with environmental regulations is maintained, and responding rapidly and effectively to reports of suspected pollution events to ensure the environment is protected
Carrying out firstline maintenance on instruments & mechanical equipment
Working independently using a singleman operated jetting vehicles, as well as working as an effective part of a team tackling larger issues
Undertaking standby and callouts and working evenings and weekends on a rota basis

What we are looking for:

An NVQ 2 qualification in Waste Water operations would be desirable
Experience of working in a team and an understanding of the importance of teamwork
Experience of working independently using initiative to tackle and solve problems
Previous experience of operating and maintaining complex processes and working with modern technology

What's in it for you:

We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us.

We're one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition.

In return, we will offer an excellent range of benefits including:

23 days starting holiday allowance plus bank holidays
A discretionary Bonus
Competitive Contributory Pension
Share save Scheme
Various health benefits
Wellbeing support programmes
A range of Group Discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Financial Support services
A clear progression scheme
Training and Development Opportunities
And more

Closing Date:
Monday 29th May 2023
If you are looking for a new challenge, please click

apply now to be considered as our

Catchment Operator (Waste Water):

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: