Production Operative

South Staffs Water; Evesham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

South Staffs Water is seeking a Production Operative to join their team. This role involves operating and maintaining water treatment facilities, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safety. The ideal candidate will possess a valid UK driving licence, strong organisational skills, and a commitment to learning. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Free 24/7 GP Service

Store discount for personal shopping needs

24-hour helpline for confidential advice

Eyecare vouchers via Specsavers

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Holiday buy-back scheme (up to 5 days)

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence for travel throughout the West Midlands.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to the role.
• Desire to learn and a driven attitude towards work.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain booster sites and pumping stations.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards and perform general grounds maintenance.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Organisational skills

Mechanical fitter skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Basic IT proficiency

Job description

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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 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 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.
• Effective organisational skills to manage equipment and time efficiently.
• A desire to learn and a driven attitude towards work.
• Desirable skills include grounds maintenance experience, mechanical fitter skills, and hands-on experience "on the tools."
• Basic IT proficiency.

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

What You’ll Get In Return

• A competitive salary up to £28,815 per annum depending on experience.
• Support with relevant training courses 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 on financial, legal, marital, and health matters.
• Eyecare vouchers via Specsavers.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Holiday buy-back scheme (up to 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. Providing clean, healthy water 24/7 is our core mission, and you will play a vital role in this effort.