Sewerage Maintenance Engineer

3 days ago


Redruth, Cornwall, United Kingdom South West Water Full time
This role is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Catchment Operator and contribute to protecting our environment. With a competitive salary of £25,299 per annum, this full-time permanent position also includes a salary uplift allowance for participating in the standby pattern of 1 week in every 5 on call, with potential call-out payments and overtime.

About the Job:

You will be responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and improving the sewerage network to protect our environment. This includes:

  • Completing reactive and planned work across the sewerage network to the highest standard of workmanship
  • Rapid response to and resolution of pollution and flooding events
  • Blockage clearance and investigation of underlying causes
  • CCTV survey of pipework and asset investigation
  • Maintenance of small sewage pumping stations and CSOs
  • Ensure Risk Assessments and Task Safety Instructions for work activity are adhered to and continually improved
  • Using logic and initiative to assess on-site problems and find an appropriate solution
  • Operators are empowered to deliver first-time attendance resolutions wherever possible
  • Ensuring all work completed provides the highest level of service to customers, dealing with sensitive issues in a calm and reassuring manner
  • Respond effectively to site conditions and monitoring information to ensure compliance with environmental regulations
  • Respond rapidly and effectively to reports of suspected pollution events to ensure the environment is protected
  • Carry out first-line maintenance on instruments & mechanical equipment
  • Working independently using single-man operated jetting vehicles, as well as working as an effective part of a team tackling larger issues

Requirements:

  • 5 GCSEs or equivalent in Maths, English, and a Science subject at grade A-C
  • Ability to problem-solve and fault-find
  • Good communication skills, both oral and written
  • Ability to prioritise work effectively on a daily basis
  • Ability to deal with queries from the public in a calm and friendly manner
  • Experience of working in a team and understanding the importance of teamwork
  • Experience of working independently using initiative to tackle and solve problems
  • Previous experience of operating and maintaining complex processes and working with modern technology
  • Takes ownership of work and adopts a continuous improvement philosophy
  • A flexible approach to working hours, which includes working evenings and weekends as part of the flexible working pattern

Why Join Us:

We offer a range of benefits, including generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays, a discretionary bonus, competitive contributory pension, share-save scheme, various health benefits, wellbeing support programs, a range of group discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, and financial support services.



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