Production Operative

South Staffordshire Plc; Hampton Loade; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly leave

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing programme

Cycle to work

Career development

Job summary

South Staffordshire Group is seeking a reliable Production Operative to join our operations team. This hands-on role contributes to the safe and efficient operation of our water treatment and distribution facilities, working both indoors and outdoors across multiple sites.

You will participate in inspections, maintenance, and the safe handling of chemicals, ensuring assets perform to high standards. Key requirements include a Full UK driving licence and basic IT skills.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and ability to operate basic IT systems.
• Experience in water treatment or utilities is desirable but not required.
• Ability to work safely in an operational environment and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine inspections to ensure equipment and sites operate effectively.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards including site and tank cleaning.
• Receive and safely manage chemical deliveries.
• Travel between sites to perform inspections and maintenance.
• Use and look after tools, equipment and vehicles to a high standard.
• Undertake general grounds maintenance and landscaping across sites.
• Support sludge treatment processes as part of the water treatment cycle.
• Communicate professionally with colleagues, contractors, customers and the public.
• Adhere to health, safety and environmental procedures for a safe workplace.
• Handle and store chemicals safely with care.
• Understand basic hydraulic principles.
• Experience carrying out site/grounds or asset maintenance.
• Work safely and follow established procedures.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Basic IT skills

Strong teamwork

Ability to work independently

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Water Process Operations (or equivalent)

Job description

We are looking for a reliable and hands-on Production Operative to join our operations team. This varied role plays a vital part in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our water treatment and distribution facilities.

Working both indoors and outdoors, you will be involved in the operation and maintenance of key infrastructure, helping to deliver an essential service to our customers and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine inspections to ensure equipment and sites are operating effectively.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards, including site cleaning and tank cleaning activities.
• Receive and safely manage chemical deliveries.
• Travel between operational sites to perform inspections and maintenance activities.
• Take ownership of assigned tools, equipment, and vehicles, ensuring they are maintained to a high standard.
• Undertake general grounds maintenance and landscaping duties across operational sites.
• Support the operation of sludge treatment processes, a critical part of the water treatment cycle.
• Communicate professionally with colleagues, contractors, customers, and members of the public.
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Experience handling and storing chemicals safely.
• Understanding of basic hydraulic principles.
• Experience undertaking site, grounds or asset maintenance activities.
• Ability to work safely in an operational environment and follow established procedures.

Essential Skills

• Full UK driving licence.
• Basic IT skills and confidence using digital systems and mobile devices.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.

Desirable

• Previous experience within the water or utilities industry.
• NVQ Level 2 in Water Process Operations (or equivalent).
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
• EUSR National Water Hygiene Card.
• Experience working on operational treatment, distribution or production assets.
• Confined Space Training

This role is well suited to someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in maintaining high operational standards and is committed to delivering safe, reliable water services to customers.

South Staffordshire Water, which operates across two regions as Cambridge Water and South Staffs Water is a privately-owned regulated water only company.

South Staffs Water supplies a population of nearly I.3 million. The area of supply stretches from the edge of Ashbourne in the north, to Halesowen in the south, and from Burton on Trent in the east, to Kinver in the west.

Benefits

• Family-Friendly Leave: Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer's Days.
• Financial & Life Assurance: Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options.
• Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents.
• Lifestyle & Perks: Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers.
• Professional Development: Hands-on training and ongoing career development opportunities.
• Inclusion & Belonging: Active People Networks - Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women's Network, Parent & Carer Networking Group and more.
• Performance & Recognition: Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.

At South Staffordshire Group, inclusion matters. We have a wide range of employee networks which are employee-led communities that bring our people together, support different perspectives and create a strong sense of belonging. Our people are encouraged to get involved as members or allies.

We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.