Catchment Technician

South West Water Limited; Poltimore; Presencial; GBP 30.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Generous holiday allowance

Discretionary Bonus

Competitive Pension

Share-save Scheme

Health benefits

Wellbeing support programmes

Group discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Financial support services

Descripción de la vacante

South West Water Limited is recruiting a Catchment Technician to support wastewater treatment and pumping stations management in the Plymouth area. You will engage in RCA, respond to compliance hotspots, and assist with incident management and asset reliability.

The role requires GCSEs including Maths/English/Science, data analysis ability, MS Office proficiency, a full UK driving licence, and readiness for out-of-hours standby duties. Generous benefits and progression opportunities are offered.

Formación

• 5 GCSEs at grades A-C or equivalent including Maths, English and a Science subject.
• Technical outlook and ability to analyse and administer varied data sources to make decision and/or present information for action.
• Use of computer systems which will include both MS Office
• Ability to adapt to changes within the wastewater services team and able to flex activities to support the wider team
• Full UK Drivers Licence
• Ability to undertake out of hours standby duties

Responsabilidades

• Pollution investigation and support including engagement in Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Support the team through reactive response to compliance hot spots to help resolve issues and suggest solutions
• Incident management and recovery
• Provide technical support to the Waste Water Operational Teams to help compliance, efficiency and asset reliability
• Detailed action planning and contingency development
• H&S investigation and hazard resolution
• Asset optimisation including contribution to the Smart Alarm project
• Respond to technical enquiries and customer correspondence and provide technical information where required
• Support management team through ensuring governance processes are discharged, e.g. Fire Alarm Testing at AD sites, WAMITAB TCM site inspections, H&S inspections
• Energy and Water efficiency programme field support

Conocimientos

Data analysis

MS Office

UK driving licence

Standby availability

Adaptability

Educación

5 GCSEs A-C including Maths English & Science

Descripción del empleo

As the Catchment Technician, you will provide support to the area wastewater services treatment and sewage pumping stations managers, and the wider wastewater services Management team.

What you'll be doing:

• Pollution investigation and support including engagement in Root Cause Analysis (RCA)


• Support the team through reactive response to compliance hot spots to help resolve issues and suggest solutions


• Incident management and recovery


• Provide technical support to the Waste Water Operational Teams to help compliance, efficiency and asset reliability


• Detailed action planning and contingency development


• H&S investigation and hazard resolution


• Asset optimisation including contribution to the Smart Alarm project


• Respond to technical enquiries and customer correspondence and provide technical information where required


• Support management team through ensuring governance processes are discharged, e.g. Fire Alarm Testing at AD sites, WAMITAB TCM site inspections, H&S inspections


• Energy and Water efficiency programme field support

What we are looking for:

• 5 GCSEs at grades A-C or equivalent including Maths, English and a Science subject; or ONC / City and Guilds in relevant subject or NVQ Waste Water Process or Sewerage Control Level 2 standard of competence or HNC / Water Diploma


• Technical outlook and ability to analyse and administer varied data sources to make decision and or present information for action


• Use of computer systems which will include both MS Office


• Ability to adapt to changes within the wastewater services team and able to flex activities to support the wider team


• Full UK Drivers Licence


• Ability to undertake out of hours standby duties

South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK's most stunning landscapes. We're proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we're working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife. Whether you're starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career.

We're currently recruiting a Catchment Technician to join our recovery & treatment team based in Plymouth. Joining us on a permanent full time basis, you will receive a competitive salary of £29,934 - £40,668 per annum with the opportunity to enter our company progression scheme. In addition to this, you will also receive a salary uplift allowance for taking part in the standby rota. Core hours are 37 per week with a 1 in 5 week standby and call out rota, once training is complete.

What's in it for you:

• 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


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Financial support services

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Closing Date: 5th November 2026

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.

Our core values, which are essential to our success, are:

• Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.


• Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.


• Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.

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