Sewerage Operator

Do you like working outdoors? Are you looking for a role that offers development opportunities? If so, the Sewerage team would be perfect for you to start your career with an award-winning business.

**What you'll do**:
As a Sewerage Operator you will be part of a team working to maintain our sewerage network to meet quality and customer service standards in accordance with wastewater procedures and work instructions.

You will:

- be working with customers to resolve reactive incidents which may include blockages, pollution and flooding (internal and external)
- be responsible for accurately collating and submitting feedback information from site, such as incident forms.
- be responsible for your own health and safety as well as that of your team and any contractors, customers and the general public
- be involved in routine maintenance as well as reactive work.

Because we provide a 24-hour service you will be paid stand-by arrangements which will be on a rota basis, working one week in four which will cover 365 days a year. The role involves travelling across the north of our region which covers Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, B&NES and everywhere in between.

**What you'll need**:
Customer focused and a team player, you will have a conscientious and committed approach and ensure you continually provide a high-quality service with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and exceeding performance targets.

In addition, you will need:

- experience using single man jetting unit and CCTV equipment
- a QCF in sewerage operations or City & Guilds equivalent, or you will be willing to undertake certification
- confined space trained and Streetworks certification for working on the highway would be an advantage but is not essential as training can be provided
- basic IT knowledge, including Microsoft Office - full training will be provided for any internal systems
- to hold a valid driving licence. A company vehicle will be provided for your travel
- to be able to work in pressurised environments, 45 hours per week.

**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.