Water Recycling Operator

6 months ago


Poole, United Kingdom Wessex Water Full time

We have many sites around the South West from water recycling, water production and reservoirs.

Do you like working outdoors? Are you looking for a role that offers development opportunities? This could be a great opportunity for you.

**What you'll do**:
As an Operator, you will be part of a great team that works together to ensure we maintain our site to meet quality and customer service standards in accordance with a range of procedures and work instructions.

You will support the wider team to ensure we resolve and prevent a range of incidents which may include blockages, pollution and flooding (internal and external). You will be responsible for accurately using facts and figures from the site, such as incident forms to help us make continued improvements. You will be responsible for your own health and safety as well as that of your team and any contractors, customers and the general public around you.

This role involves routine maintenance as well as reactive work. Because we provide a 24-hour service, you will take part in paid stand-by arrangements on a rota basis, working one week in four, covering 365 days a year.

This is a fixed term contract working on a 4 on 4 off pattern.

**What you'll need**:
To be successful in this role you will have a customer focus and be 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, it would be helpful if you:

- will be happy working outside in all conditions
- have previous experience working unsupervised in an industrial or process plant.
- If you have electrical or mechanical experience this would be desirable but is not essential.
- Confined spaces training will be provided.

Due to the nature of the role, you will need to hold a valid driving licence. A company vehicle will be provided for your travel.

**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 ten 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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