Plant Operator

Do you like working outdoors? Do you really enjoy working in a practical hands-on role and proactively resolving problems? If so, we have a great opportunity for you to join our Bioresources team as a Plant Operator.

If you have previous hands-on experience, working in a industrial or process plant or a role where you have had to problem solve, implement solutions and work proactively and are now looking to put your current skill set to good use, then we want to hear from you

**The role**

your role will be to carry out the operation and maintenance of the advanced wastewater plant to meet quality standards.

You will be involved in running advanced wastewater treatment and sludge process plants. Day to day will involve operating the assets in an efficient and robust manner, maximising the sewage treatment/sludge quality and productivity to make the most of our resources.

This will include:

- general maintenance on plant equipment
- Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
- Optimizing plant and processes to achieve key performance indicators
- Proactive culture

As part of this role, you will play a big part in the team by ensuring compliance with company policy, processes and procedures are carried out in a safe manner.

You must also ensure the health, safety and welfare of all colleagues, the public and yourself at all times.

The role requires participation in a standby rota on a 1 in 6 basis which will be rostered in line with the shift pattern.

**What do I need?**

You'll be working within a great team, outdoors, dealing with different challenges every day. As we said earlier, this role is perfect if you are a practical minded person and enjoy being hands on solving problems.

It is essential that you have a self-motivated work ethic, hard-working nature and good communication skills

You must be happy working outdoors in all conditions. Full training will be provided, including Confined Spaces training. This is a evolving role and you will be required to undertake the required training.

A valid manual UK driving licence is essential for this role

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**Benefits for you**

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- Company van for work use
- Pension - up to 20% combined contribution
- 25 days’ holiday rising to 28 with length of service
- Opportunity to buy and sell up to five days’ holiday
- Life assurance (four times your salary)
- Flexible working
- Cashback and discounts from over 1,200 retailers
- Paid volunteering day
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Health and wellbeing programme
- Support from mental health first aiders

**What will you get from us?**

Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, and they stay with us We are proud of how we support development and career progression. We have a wealth of both financial and non-financial benefits to offer our people and are committed to ensuring we provide an environment that supports health and wellbeing and flexible working.

We continue to promote diversity and inclusion. With that in mind, we welcome all applicants.

We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer. Applicants who declare they have a disability or have previously served with the Armed Forces, and meet the minimum requirements for the job, will automatically be invited for an interview.

Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to assist you in starting your journey with Wessex Water.

If you have what it takes to join this award-winning business and want to be part of our exciting journey and share in that success, then please get in contact with us to find out more.

**_Sound interesting?_