Pumping Station Operator

5 months ago


Bridgwater, United Kingdom Wessex Water Full time

Do you like working outdoors? Are you looking for a role that offers development opportunities? If so, our sewage pumping station team is looking for a new team member.

**What you'll do**:
Your main responsibilities will include providing support and assistance to other members of the team as and when required. This role will involve travel across Somerset and we provide you with a company van.
- maintain sewage pumping stations and associated assets by carrying out preventative maintenance on all sewage pumping stations and associated assets
- help to diagnose faults on both mechanical and electrical plants
- providing a high level of customer service
- manage pollutions in an effective manner
- ensure the health, safety and welfare of colleagues, the public and yourself.

Providing emergency cover on a standby rota is essential and required so you must have a flexible approach to working weekends.

**What you'll need**:
You will be a customer-focused person with a positive approach to resolving problems.

You will need to:

- be able to work using their own initiative in a pressurised environment during the day or night
- be confined space trained ideally
- be qualified to NVQ level 2 in sewerage operations
- have a willingness to undertake training.

In addition, you will have mechanical and electrical skills with formal qualifications in these areas, however, this is not essential.

**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.



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