Water Treatment Technician

Job Description

Are you a technically minded person who enjoys working in a role where every day is differentWe currently have two fantastic opportunities available for Water Treatment Technician to join our team working in Plymouthat Mayflower Water Treatment Works. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a salary of £22,000 + excellent benefits.About the role:As our Water Treatment Technician, you will be operating water treatment sites and associated plant and equipment ensuring that potable water quality and quantity is kept within company standards.To provide out of hours standby cover as part of the works operational rota to ensure sites are maintained out of hours.What youll be doing as our Water Treatment Technician:

• Ensuring that potable water quality and quantity is maintained within company standards having due regard to abstraction licences and the requirements of the distribution system
• Liaising with the Hub Site Technicians in ensuring water quality and quantity is maintained out of hours and resolving site alarm issues
• Ensuring that all chemicals are stored, handled and used safely, effectively and economically, in line with company procedures

• Carrying out operational maintenance on equipment and instrumentation in accordance with works schedules and instructions
• Taking water quality samples and carrying out on site analysis as required in accordance with works instructions
• Completing water quality and operational procedures, records/log sheets
• Performing routine and non-routine tasks in accordance with the operational requirements of sites
• Ensuring that good housekeeping is carried out, maintaining the works in a clean and tidy condition
• Ensuring that all abnormal events are dealt with in accordance with company procedures and are reported to the Resources and Production Site Manager or the Duty Functional Manager out of hours

What we are looking for in our Water Treatment Technician:

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent at grade A to C including Maths and English
• Experience in Water Treatment or other relevant processes
• The ability to use computer systems for works, E.g. SCADA
• To be able to understand the principles of COSHH, Lone Working procedures and Basic First Aid
• A skilled communicator with the ability to build strong relationships with people at all levels of the business
• The ability to reach sound judgements and decisions when dealing with often complex issues and operating in highly pressurised situations
• A Full UK Drivers Licence

Whats in it for you:This isnt just a job, this is a career; the opportunities to develop and grow your career with us are endless. Alongside ongoing training and development opportunities we offer some great benefits:

• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• A discretionary Bonus
• Localised incentives and weekly recognition
• Competitive Contributory Pension
• Share save Scheme
• Various health benefits
• Wellbeing support programmes
• A range of Group Discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free car parking
• Subsidised on-site Costa
• Financial Support services
• Coaching, Training and Development Opportunities
• And more!

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.South West Water is part of the Pennon Group, a very successful and stable business that prides itself on sustainability. We provide reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for a population of c. 1.7 millionin Cornwall, Devon, and parts of Somerset and Dorset.We believe that by investing in the future of our region, we are not only improving the quality of life for todays residents and visitors but are also taking responsibility for future generations. Responsibility for the environment is central to this. Ouraim is to continually drive up standards, particularly in the areas that matter most to our customers.Our core values which are essential to our success are:

• 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.

Closing date: Friday 4th February 2022If you are looking for a new challenge, please click apply now to be considered as our Water Treatment Technician - we look forward to receiving your application.