Distribution Inspector - Blandford Forum, United Kingdom - Wessex Water

Wessex Water

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Blandford Forum, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Do you like working out in the field and dealing with customers? Are you interested in operating supply networks? If so, we have a great opportunity for you within our Operations team as a Distribution Inspector, covering, Poole, Blandford, Salisbury, Shaftesbury, Wincanton and surrounding areas.

What you'll do:

Distribution Inspectors are a crucial part of the Supply Networks team which manages the 24/7 operation and control of the water supply network, ensuring it delivers the continuous and high-quality supply that our customers expect.

You will work across the East Distribution area covering the Poole, Blandford, Salisbury, Shaftesbury and Wincanton areas and will be provided with a company van to help with your travels around the region.

You will be trained and coached to provide solutions to network and customer problems as well as routinely inspecting the important assets that form the supply network.

You will be the point of contact for resolving incidents, providing advice and dealing with various issues for planned and reactive work.

The main duties of your role will include the day-to-day operation of the supply distribution network, including the mains network, booster stations and service reservoirs.

You will also plan for network operations to ensure maintenance activities can be undertaken with minimum impact on the network and customer.

What you'll need:

You need to be a strong and motivated team player who is proactive, practical and a great problem solver.

You will be able to make decisions under pressure while also being able to provide flexible cover within the team.

You will be able to work independently in and out of normal working hours - standby work is essential.

In addition, you must have:
- good IT skills
- a full clean driving licence
- effective communication
- a can-do approach to work
- the ability to work in accordance with our health and safety policies and safe systems of work.

What you'll receive:

Total pension contributions up to 20%.
Career progression and professional development opportunities.
25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
The opportunity to buy up to 10 days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary.
Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
One paid volunteering day each year.
Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
Support from mental health first aiders.
A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are:

We are one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.

The work we do goes beyond providing an essential public service. We also aim to have a positive impact on the communities we serve and the natural environment.

Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us You will have the opportunity to develop and progress your career, while also receiving health and wellbeing support.

We also continue to promote diversity and inclusion - with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us and if you would like to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you.

Please do not hesitate to let us know about any additional support you may need.