Slow Sand Filter Operator

3 weeks ago


Ashford, United Kingdom Thames Water Full time

**Who are we?**
Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to our 15 million customers by supplying 2.6 billion litres of water through 32,000 km of pipes**,**keeping taps flowing and toilets flushing.
At Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to life, so our business is always open.
**What you will be doing**
We are looking for a Slow Sand Filter Operator, **no experience is required as we will provide all training.** This is a great opportunity if you would like to start a career. We have a great progression scheme within Thames Water.
If you are just starting your job journey this will also be a great role for you
This role is Monday-Friday paying from £24,800.
You and your team will be responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of the Slow Sand Filters (SSF) at Ashford Common Water Treatment Works, to ensure the throughput of water production to meet customer demands while working in line with company health andsafety legislation.
**Day-to-day duties include**:

- Operation of fixed and mobile process plant and equipment.
- Installation and removal of Slow Sand Filter media using specialist mobile plant and laser equipment to a high degree of accuracy in accordance with Best Operational Practice.
- Process cleaning, front-line maintenance and fault-finding.
- Monitoring, collating and reporting process data to ensure statutory, regulatory, and best operational practice compliance is achieved.
- Undertake site-wide safety and security checks.
- If applicable, provide Slinger/Banksman support when a mobile crane is used to lift mobile ramps in and out of filter beds.
- Take personal responsibility for the health and safety of self and colleagues.
- Liaise daily with, Controllers, Maintenance Technicians and a variety of contractors

**What you should bring to the role**:

- Basic literacy and numeracy
- Computer data input /enquiry experience is desirable.
- Must be prepared to be trained in safety procedures including Confined Space Entry
- Must have a 7 Tonne Dumper licence or be prepared to obtain it.
- 360 Excavator, Loading Shovel and Sand Skimmer experience would be an advantage

**What’s in it for you?**
Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with length of service and a wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you moneyand support your well-being.
Thames Water is a dynamic, rewarding, and diverse place to work, with opportunities around every corner. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy a fulfilling career and flexible working arrangements.
Find out more about working at Thames Water.
We deliver life's essential service so our customers, communities and the environment can thrive. This means, when a crisis happens, we all rally round to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customerson the frontline as an Ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and a earn bit of extra money along the way.



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