PRODUCTION OPERATOR - PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT Havant, England
Job description
At Portsmouth Water we have been supplying water to Portsmouth and the surrounding area since 1857. For 365 days of the year our water treatment works are in constant operation ensuring that we meet the water demands of our customers. Our production team operate and maintain our treatment works and due to a department restructure we have several exciting vacancies that we are looking to fill. The successful applicant will be self-motivated, smart phone literate, flexible and have good attention to detail, working as part of a team ensuring all work is carried out in line with the Company’s procedures and in full compliance with onsite Health and Safety. You will be willing to develop and learn within the role working at all times in line with our values of Excellence, Integrity and Future Focus. If you are looking for a new role which is fast paced, challenging, and rewarding we want to hear from you!
We are currently seeking a Production Operator to work at our water treatment works, reservoirs and booster stations across Hampshire and West Sussex. Working with our production operational and technical department you will ensure effective and continuous operation of sites to meet customer demand, operating and optimising all processes and equipment on our water treatment works to ensure, water quality, compliance, safety, and operational efficiency.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Visiting water treatment works, booster stations, reservoirs and monitoring sites to carry out essential duties.
- Carrying out tasks to ensure that our treatment works are operating efficiently at all times to supply our customers with wholesome water.
- Data collection of water quality and asset performance.
- Valve operations and schematic reading.
- Basic maintenance and tasks associated with chemicals e.g. chlorine gas cylinder changing, bulk liquid chemicals deliveries among others.
- Participate in a busy standby rota. (Minimum of 1 in 4 weeks)
This role requires the following qualifications and skills: (Full training provided where necessary)
- Working in High Risk Confined space (including the use of self-contained breathing apparatus)
- Level 2 water operations qualification.
- Experience in working with HMI systems.
- Good business/stakeholder awareness, together with an innovative and creative approach to problem-solving and strong team working and influencing skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- A full current driving license is essential, and a driving assessment will be undertaken
Role includes:
- Includes a company vehicle and fuel card. • Enhanced pension.
- Excellent leave entitlement. (24 days rising to 28 days after 5 years of service)
- Training and development.
For an informal discussion please contact Darren Rees on 07545-925-501.
Salary: CIRCA £27,504 + standby payments
Multiple locations across Hampshire and West Sussex.
We are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. This can include alternative days / hours of work or work location. Please specify any request in your application. We actively support equality, diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all sections of society. The Company has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to work and live in the UK.
CLOSING DATE: 24 APRIL 2023
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £27,504.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 24/04/2023
