Water Recycling Operator

2 weeks ago


Ilminster, Somerset, United Kingdom Wessex Water Full time

Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors and has the resilience to face adverse weather conditions? Do you possess the ability to handle challenging situations and physical tasks effectively? Are you equipped with outstanding decision-making, reporting, and communication skills? If this sounds like you, we are currently seeking a Water Recycling Operator to cover the Chard/Crewkerne area.

Job Title: Water Recycling Operator at [Company Name]

About the Job:

  • The operation and maintenance of conventional sewage treatment plants and pumping stations to meet quality standards
  • Running advanced wastewater treatment and sludge process plants
  • Ensuring compliance with company policy, processes, and procedures
  • Ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of all colleagues, the public, and yourself at all times
  • Working outside of normal working hours, including evenings and weekends

Requirements:

You should have experience working unsupervised in an industrial or process plant environment. While electrical or mechanical experience is desirable, confined spaces training will be provided. Additionally, you will need:

  • GCSEs (or equivalent) in English, maths, and a technical subject
  • The willingness to work outdoors in all conditions
  • A valid driving licence, ideally with category BE
  • Flexibility in your approach to work

Benefits:

  • Total pension contributions up to 20%
  • Career progression and professional development opportunities
  • 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service
  • 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

About Us:

We are one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West. Our work goes beyond providing an essential public service as we strive to have a positive impact on the communities we serve and the natural environment.

Our employees consider [Company Name] a fantastic place to work, with many choosing to stay with us due to the opportunities for career development and the support provided for health and wellbeing.

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion, welcoming all applicants. Furthermore, we are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

This is a wonderful opportunity to join our team, and if you are interested in being part of our journey, we would be thrilled to hear from you. Feel free to inform us of any additional support you may require during the application process.

Interested in joining us? Apply now to kickstart your application process.



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