Distribution Operative

Severn Trent Water; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Sharesave

Academy training

Family policies

Volunteering days

Job summary

Hafren Dyfrdwy is seeking a Distribution Operative to join our team and manage the operation and maintenance of our Underground Water network. You will be responsible for the upkeep of the Clean Water Network and execution of repairs to main assets across our sites and lands.

You’ll conduct excavations on public highways and private lands, liaise with other departments and contract partners, and support data entry back-office tasks using up-to-date technology.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving license is needed.
• Experience of working safely and operating compliantly is a must have for this role.
• We’ll be the face of Hafren Dyfrdwy’s whilst out and about in our communities.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Hafren Dyfrdwy’s underground water network.
• Maintain the clean water network and repair main assets; lay and service valves, washouts and meters.
• Excavate within public highways and private lands as required.
• Repair and replace water mains and ancillary assets; work with valves and meters.
• Operate machinery on site and support data upkeep back office systems.
• Be on a 24/7 on-call rota; outdoor work in all weather and some night work.

Skills

Driving license

Job description

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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 aDistribution 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 allwalks of lifeand 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

It'snot just a job;it'sa career. We offer benefits that rewardgreat workand award-winning training to help you reach your potential. Plus,you'llcontribute to the environment and communitytoo. Here are some of our favourites:

• 23days 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