Distribution Operative

Severn Trent; Dinas Powys; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £35,508

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Sharesave

Academy training

Family-friendly policies

Volunteering days

Job summary

Hafren Dyfrdwy is hiring a Distribution Operative to operate and maintain the underground water network across Wales. You will be responsible for repairs to mains and assets, excavations on public highways, and collaboration with contract partners to ensure safe, efficient delivery.

You will work outdoors in all weather, on a 24/7 rota, including night shifts when required, and travel to depots as needed. A strong safety mindset and customer-facing approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence and be able to travel to depots/bases independently.
• Commitment to health & safety and ensuring a duty of care to colleagues and the public.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Hafren Dyfrdwy's Underground Water network.
• Carry out repairs on water mains and ancillary assets; assist with valves, washouts and meters.
• Undertake excavation work on sites and public highways, and sometimes private land.
• Use up-to-date technology to support data upkeep and back-office systems.

Skills

UK driving licence

Job description

LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT

At Hafren Dyfrdwy, we’re passionate about delivering clean, safe water and caring for the environment across Wales. We’re more than a water company – we’re a team committed to sustainability, innovation, and supporting the communities we serve. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact and be part of a purpose-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

LET’S TELL YOU MORE

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team to become a Distribution Operative! Working in this role, you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of Hafren Dyfrdwy’s Underground Water network. You’ll be tasked with the upkeep of our Clean Water Network and any required repairs of our Clean Water Main Assets, furthermore you will be conducting excavation within, public highway on Hafren Dyfrdwy’s sites and private lands. You’ll put the needs of our customers first, responding to and resolving any issues raised by our customers or members of the public. Your stake holder management skills will also be used to liaise with other departments and our contract partners. Within this role, every day is different, you’ll get to undertake the full range of duties involved in delivering an effective repair and maintenance service. Including but not limited to; the repair and replacement of existing water mains & ancillary assets, laying and also working on valves, washouts & meters. As our new Distribution Operative, not only will you be operating machinery out on site, you’ll also be using up to date technology to help our back office with their data upkeep, so this really is a great opportunity to utilise and develop your skills all round! Within this role you will be required to be on a call rota as we require (24/7, 365). Furthermore this is an outdoor role, working in all weathers, and at night when needed so if you don’t mind being outside and love getting stuck right in, let me tell you more.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

A full UK driving License is needed as you will be required to independently travel to depots/ bases. In this role you’ll be accountable for your own health & safety and have a duty of care to your colleagues & anyone affected by the work you do, for example general public / site personal. This is why bringing your experience of working safely and operating compliantly is a must have for this role. We love serving our customers, so its key that you do to, as in this role you'll be the face of Hafren Dyfrdwy’s whilst out and about in our communities. Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities.We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN

Benefits

It's not just a job; it's a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. Plus, you'll contribute to the environment and community too. Here are some of our favourites:

• Salary: £35,508
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,150 per annum based on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme - we will double your contribution (up to 8% when you contribute 4%)
• Sharesave - the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
• Family friendly policies
• Two paid volunteering days per year

LET'S GO

We can't wait to hear from you!