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Production Process Technician

Portsmouth Water

Havant

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

A water supply company in the UK seeks a Production Process Technician to oversee and optimize its production assets. Key responsibilities include monitoring treatment works, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and providing training to colleagues. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in water operations. The role offers flexible working arrangements and various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
Generous pension scheme with up to 15% contributions
Non-contractual bonus of up to 6% linked to performance
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
Life assurance scheme with 4x salary benefit

Qualifications

  • Advanced understanding of water treatment and regulations.
  • Experience working in Medium/High Risk Confined Spaces.
  • Full Driving Licence required for travel across sites.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and optimize production assets to ensure water quality.
  • Assist with complex process issues and advise on corrective actions.
  • Train and mentor colleagues while maintaining records of competency.

Skills

Water operations qualification
Experience with SCADA/HMI systems
COSHH awareness
Analysis and report writing

Education

CABWI Level 4 in Water Operations

Job description

We’re making a difference: Together, we can ensure that there is enough water for everyone, now and in the future.

Portsmouth Water are delighted to have an opening for a Production Process Technician to join our highly regarded Production Department to monitor, operate, maintain and optimise our production assets. This role is key in ensuring delivery of safe and wholesome drinking water to our consumers.

What will you be doing?

Key Responsibilities

Visit water treatment works, pumping stations and reservoirs to carry out essential duties and monitor the performance and operability of our assets.

Assist with optimising the operation of our production assets to ensure that water quality continues to meet all internal standards and statutory requirements at each treatment stage, whilst optimising energy, quality and performance.

Provide support to colleagues in the field where complex process issues arise and investigate the root cause of water quality and process issues, advising on corrective actions.

Operate and maintain treatment works assets, monitoring, recording and interpreting water samples to ensure treatment process are working effectively.

Provide training and mentorship to colleagues within Production and other areas of the business, keeping records of competency and continuous improvement.

Work closely with Process Science and to have collective responsibility for water quality.

Creating and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and carrying out risk assessments.

Monitor external activities in the areas surrounding our assets for anything that may affect the integrity of the water sources or treatment processes.

Data collection of water quality and asset performance, recording routine activities and work completed.

Ensure the appearance, cleanliness and operation of our sites meets company standards, whilst maintaining water quality and hygiene standards.

Ensure all work is carried out in line with the Company’s Water Production procedures and in full compliance with on-site Health and Safety and quality standards.

What do you need?

Skills, Qualifications & Competencies

Industry water operations related qualification E.g. CABWI Level 4 in Water Operations

EUSR National Water Hygiene (Blue) Card/SHEA Water (Can be provided if required)

An advanced understanding of water treatment and distribution processes, and the regulations that govern them.

Experience working with SCADA/HMI process control systems

Experience working with chemicals, COSHH awareness

Experience working in Medium/High Risk Confined Spaces

Excellent report-writing, with an emphasis on clarity and attention to detail, often working to tight deadlines.

Analytical with proven experience of data processing, mapping, and auditing.

Empathetic, self-aware, and comfortable with constructively challenging areas that could be improved.

Adaptable and able to prioritise workload and respond quickly to changing business needs

Passionate about providing an excellent service, to our customer, colleagues and across the Water Industry.

Full Driving Licence to support travel requirements across sites.

We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways, and that’s why we’re happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Please feel free to talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may be looking for.

Please note, we may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from all sections of society.

Please be aware, the Company has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Due to the high volume of applications we may receive, we’re unable to respond to every applicant individually. If your application is of interest, we’ll usually be in touch within 4 weeks of receiving it.

What can Portsmouth Water offer you?

At Portsmouth Water, We Believe In Rewarding Our People. Here’s Just a Taste Of What’s Waiting For You When You Join The Team

Holidays Made Better

Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, giving you plenty of time to relax, recharge, and explore.

A Pension That Works for You

We’ll help secure your future with a generous pension scheme, contributing up to 15% because your tomorrow matters as much as your today.

Performance Pays Off

You could earn a non-contractual bonus of up to 6% of your basic salary, linked to company performance because when we succeed together, you should benefit too.

Family Comes First

Whether you’re welcoming a new arrival through birth or adoption, we’ve got your back with enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay.

Peace of Mind, Always

Our life assurance scheme gives your loved ones extra security, with a 4x salary lump sum benefit in case the unexpected happens.

Comprehensive Wellbeing Support

Whether you need confidential mental health and wellbeing advice 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, or physical health support via our Virtual GP service (available 8am10pm, 7 days a week for you and your immediate family), help is always close at hand with the HealthHero app.

PW Perks Treat Yourself!

Enjoy exclusive discounts at thousands of retailers, plus exciting benefits like:

  • Electric Vehicle Scheme (after 1 year)
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Health Cash Plan and so much more!
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