Distribution Operative

Severn Trent Plc; Wrexham; Sur place; GBP 23 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

23 days holiday

Annual bonus up to £1,150

Pension scheme

Sharesave

Dedicated training and development

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Résumé du poste

Hafren Dyfrdwy invites applications for a Distribution Operative to join the team in Wales. The role involves operating and maintaining the underground water network, performing repairs on the clean water main assets, and carrying out excavations on public highways and private lands.

You will interact with multiple departments and contract partners, ensuring customer service excellence, safety, and efficient repair and maintenance across the network.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience in safe operation of water mains and repairs is desirable.

Responsabilités

• Operate and maintain Hafren Dyfrdwy's underground water network.
• Repair and replace water mains and ancillary assets, including valves and washouts.
• Conduct excavation in public highways and private lands.
• Liaise with other departments and contract partners to resolve issues.
• Operate site machinery and support data upkeep with back-office teams.
• Work on a 24/7, 365 rota and outdoors in all weathers, including nights.

Connaissances

Driving license

Description du poste

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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 allround!

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

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