Mcert & Autosampler Specialist (Ref: 1151 23)

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.

**Do you have proven experience and technical knowledge? Do you want to work for a company who pride themselves on their people and excellence? Then look no further**

We currently have an opportunity for a
**MCERT and Autosampler Specialist Technician **to join our team based
**in Barnstaple. **Joining us on a
**full-time permanent** basis, you will receive a competitive salary of
**£35,530 - £38,017 per annum **plus excellent benefits.

**About the role**

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As our MCERT and Autosampler Specialist Technician you will maintain and calibrate regulatory flow monitoring and autosampling equipment deployed within the Water Water Treatment Works, Sewage Pumping stations and Sewerage Network.

Your primary purpose as part of the Waste Water Services Instrument Maintenance Team will be to interact with both fixed and hand held devices on SWW sites and the operational staff who use their outputs.

You will be an integral part of a dedicated team of multi skilled technicians delivering set to work activities, optimisation, reactive maintenance and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)activities on South West Water’s instrumentation.

**What you’ll be doing**:

- Delivering quality support using your expertise and experience of instrumentation, particularly around the Regulatory Flow Metering and Autosampler arena
- Using electrical, control and process system knowledge to both optimise the systems and minimise the risk/impact to both our internal and external key stakeholders regarding failing assets
- Proactively supporting our internal key stakeholders
- Conducting,prioritisingandcarryingoutworkstothesatisfactionoftheMaintenanceManagerandthe Maintenance Supervisor
- Conforming and always adhering to current ISO, H&S systems, Risk Assessments,Method Statements, Atmosphere and Confined Space procedures, ATEX/DSEAR, LOLER, PUWER and company policies
- Delivering cost-effective improvements to regulatory assets and systems

**What we are looking for**:

- Time served apprenticeship supported by relevant formal qualifications.e.g. City and Guilds, EAL, BTEC, ONC/HNC/HND
- Full UK Driving License
- A flexible approach to working hours and travel
- Industrial/Commercial/Water industry experience required
- Good communications skills and be able to work on your own but also as part of a larger team.
- Self-motivated and willing to take responsibility for all aspects of work delivery

**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 offer an excellent range of benefits including**:

- Generous 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
- And plenty more

**Closing Date: Wednesday 24th May 2023**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**:

- Trusted - We do the right thing for our customers and stakeholders.
- Collaborative - We forge strong relationships working together to make a positive impact.
- Responsible - We keep our promises to our customers, communities, and each other.
- Progressive - We are always looking for new ways to improve and make life better.