Job description
About the role:
Are you a hardworking and dedicated team player looking for a new opportunity in a forward-thinking company where you can put your hands-on skills to good use? Have you got what it takes to contribute to the operation and maintenance of our service and pioneer in delivering excellent customer service?
We currently have a fantastic opportunity available for a Sewage Pumping Stations Operator to join our team based in Exeter. You will join us on a full-time, Permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £24,278 per annum plus a standby supplement and a range of excellent company benefits.
You will deliver gold standard customer service to our internal and external stakeholders by providing services of the required quality and quantity in a sustainable manner in order to protect our environment.
Shift:
What you’ll be doing:
- Carry out on site monitoring to ensure effective site operation and that compliance requirements are maintained
- Respond effectively to site conditions and monitoring information that ensure compliance is maintained and the environment is protected
- Store and Handle chemicals in accordance with COSHH, QMS Procedures and relevant Health and Safety standards
- Carry out first line maintenance on instruments & mechanical equipment
- Carry out calibration of equipment in order to ensure accuracy and reliability
- To use the iSCADA control system, PCs and other computer hardware and software in order to carry out the role effectively
- To carry out grass-cutting, weed-killing and general maintenance in order to maintain site conditions in accordance with relevant procedures
- Accurate and timely feedback of activities completed
- Adherence to schedules, business rules and procedures
- Liaison with Field Support Centre, Catchment Pilot to ensure schedules are optimised
- Liaison with Recovery & Treatment Managers, Maintenance & Technical Services and other members of the team to ensure site operation and asset maintenance is optimised
- To deal effectively with customer queries when directly approached and pass information up the management line where appropriate.
- Ensure that all activities enhance the reputation and image of the company
- Ensure all work is carried out safely
- A flexible working pattern is in operation which includes undertaking standby and call-outs and working evenings and weekends on a rota basis
- The ability to travel throughout the region and assist other areas as necessary
What we are looking for:
- 5 GCSEs grade C or above, or equivalent in Maths, English and a Science subject
- Experience of working in a team and an understanding of the importance of teamwork
- Previous experience of operating and maintaining assets
- Proven experience of working with computers and software packages
- Takes ownership of work, adopts continuous improvement philosophy and has the ability to prioritise work effectively
- Able to work to a high standard, with a focus on quality of work carried out to enable compliance with our regulated consents and has the ability to problem solve and fault find.
- Good communication skills, both oral and written
- Self-motivated, able to carry out defined duties with little supervision and deal with queries from the public and colleagues in a calm, friendly and helpful manner
- A full UK Driving License
What's in it for you:
We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. We’re one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition.
- Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
- A discretionary Bonus
- Competitive Contributory Pension
- Share-save Scheme
- Various health benefits
- Wellbeing support programmes
- A range of Group Discounts
- Financial support services
- And plenty more!
If you are looking for a new challenge, please click apply now to be considered as our Sewage Pumping Stations Operator - we look forward to receiving your application.
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.
- Trusted - We do the right thing for our customers and stakeholders.
- Collaborative - We forge strong relationships working together to make a positive impact.
- Responsible - We keep our promises to our customers, communities, and each other.
- Progressive - We are always looking for new ways to improve and make life better.
About South West Water
CEO: Susan Davy
Revenue: $500 million to $1 billion (USD)
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: Subsidiary or Business Segment
Website: https://careers.southwestwater.co.uk/
Year Founded: 1989