Production Operative

South Staffs Water; Bridgnorth; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional water company is seeking a Production Operative in Bridgnorth to operate and maintain water treatment facilities. The role requires a valid UK driving license and offers a competitive salary of up to £28,815 per annum, along with various employee benefits including training and holidays.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Free 24/7 GP Service

Store discount

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Holiday buy-back scheme

Qualifications

• A valid UK driving licence for travel.
• Commitment to the role is highly valued.
• Experience with grounds maintenance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain booster sites and water treatment facilities.
• Responsible for tank cleaning and chemical deliveries.
• General grounds maintenance and landscaping.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Effective organisational skills

Desire to learn

Basic IT proficiency

Job description

Job Advert

Job Title: Production Operative

Salary: To £28,815 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week, with weekend coverage required on a 1 in 4 rotation

Location: Bridgnorth



The role:

* Responsible for operating and maintaining booster sites, pumping stations, water treatment facilities, and tanks both indoors
and outdoors.
* Maintaining good housekeeping standards such tasks as tank cleaning, receiving chemical deliveries, and inspection of booster
sites Travel to other booster sites and ensure they are operating correctly.
* Personal responsibility for the care and maintenance of assigned equipment.
* General grounds maintenance and landscaping.
* Operating our sludge works, a critical part of our treatment process.
* Communicating with internal and external stakeholders including members of the public and customers.
* You will be part of a small team working in a rotating weekend working pattern including some bank holidays.



What you’ll need

* A valid UK driving licence for travel throughout the West Midlands region.
* A strong work ethic and commitment to the role are highly valued.
* Effective organisational skills are essential to manage equipment and time efficiently.
* A desire to learn and a driven attitude towards work.
* Desirable skills include grounds maintenance experience, mechanical fitter and hands-on experience "on the tools."
* Basic IT proficiency is also required.




Essential training will be provided which will help you gain the confidence within the operational area.



What you’ll get in return

* A competitive salary up to £28,815 per annum depending on your experience.
* You will be supported with relevant training courses associated with the role to achieve NVQ level 2 Water Process Operations

* 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays)
* Free 24/7 GP Service
* Store discount for personal shopping needs.
* 24-hour helpline providing free and confidential advice to you and your family on financial, legal, marital, and health
matters.
* Eyecare vouchers – via Specsavers
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Holiday buy-back scheme (up to a max of 5 days)



About Us:

At South Staffs Water, we deliver clean and reliable water supplies to around 1.7 million customers within the South Staffs and
Cambridge regions. As a water only Company, providing clean, healthy water 24 hours a day, 365 days a year is at the very heart of
what we do and that’s where you come in.