Production Technician

South West Water; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK water utility company in Bournemouth is seeking a Production Technician to join their team. Responsibilities include operating water treatment sites to ensure quality standards and performing maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate should have 5 GCSEs, experience in water treatment, and be willing to obtain NVQ 2 qualifications. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Cycle to Work scheme

Free car parking

Discretionary Bonus

Competitive Contributory Pension

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English.
• Willingness to obtain NVQ 2 in Operating Process Plant.
• Experience in Water Treatment or relevant process.
• Use of computer systems for works SCADA.
• Understand principles of COSHH and Basic First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Operate complex water treatment sites to meet quality standards.
• Take water quality samples and execute analyses.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Work alongside asset performance team for site reliability.
• Provide standby cover and maintain flexible hours.

Skills

Experience in Water Treatment or relevant process

Skilled communicator

Excellent organization skills

Ability to remain self-motivated

Understanding of COSHH principles

Education

5 GCSEs or equivalent at grade A to C in Maths and English

NVQ 2 in Operating Process Plant

Full UK Drivers Licence

Tools

SCADA systems

Standard software packages (e-mail, Word, Excel)

Job description

Overview

At South West Water we believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid, stable foundations - with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change, improve and innovate. We provide reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the South West. We are committed to reaching net-zero by 2030 and we partner with Wildlife Trusts, National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come. We are looking for a Production Technician to join our team based in Bournemouth on a full-time, permanent basis. You will receive a competitive salary of £27,000 - £33,000 per annum plus a range of benefits. In this role you will operate complex water treatment sites and associated plant and equipment to ensure potable water quality standards are achieved and production demands are met. You will strive for the highest quality for our customers, colleagues, the environment and all stakeholders by putting "Quality First". Providing out-of-hours standby cover will be required as part of an operational rota to keep sites maintained out of hours.

What You'll Be Doing

• Liaise with the company control room in accordance with operational procedures.
• Ensure that all chemicals are stored, handled and used safely, effectively and efficiently, in line with company requirements, including the use of Breathing Apparatus.
• Carry out operational maintenance on equipment and instrumentation in accordance with work schedules and task instructions.
• Take water quality samples and carry out on-site analyses as required in accordance with work instructions.
• Complete water quality and operational procedures, records/log sheets.
• Perform routine and non-routine tasks in accordance with the operational requirements of sites. This may include grounds maintenance, river/intake maintenance, security checks, reservoir and tank cleaning.
• Ensure that all abnormal events are dealt with in accordance with company procedures and reported to the Resources & Production Area Manager/Duty Manager.
• Carry out automated maintenance tasks scheduled to the team.
• Work alongside the asset performance team to ensure reliable optimum performance of site equipment.
• Provide standby cover and work flexibly.
• Comfortable working from heights and within confined spaces; appropriate training will be given.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent at grade A to C in Maths and English.
• NVQ 2 in Operating Process Plant - or willing to work towards it.
• Experience in Water Treatment or other relevant process.
• Use of computer systems for works SCADA.
• Use of computer systems for standard software packages such as e-mail, Word and Excel, PDA devices.
• Understanding of principles of COSHH, Lone Working procedures and Basic First Aid.
• Administrative duties, e.g., site logs, diary, task sheets, work orders, stock records, GRN's etc.
• Alarm response and interpretation, understanding of priorities.
• Skilled communicator with the ability to build strong relationships with people at all levels of the business.
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to adapt and organise/adapt workload to changing priorities.
• Driving of company vehicles; site-specific requirements for 4WD, forklift and tractor / trailer.
• Ability to remain self-motivated and committed.
• Ability to reach sound judgments and decisions when dealing with often complex issues and operating in highly pressurised situations.
• A flexible approach to working hours which includes working evenings and weekends as part of the flexible working pattern. This includes participation in a standby rotation and a requirement to attend callouts within a specified time frame.
• Participate in technician progression scheme.
• Full UK Drivers Licence.

Why Join Us

Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays.
• Buy or sell annual leave to offer you extra flexibility.
• Cycle to Work scheme with tax-free bike and safety equipment.
• Free car parking at most sites.
• Take up to 26 weeks' additional maternity leave.
• Share your parental leave and split your time off to care for your child how you choose.
• Invest via employee share schemes.
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• Champion Health wellbeing support platform.
• Free eye tests and discounts on frames and lenses at Specsavers.
• Access to deals and discounts via Perkbox.
• Group discounts: The Dell Advantage Programme, Virgin Media Affinity Scheme, Vodafone Advantage and more.
• Discretionary Bonus.
• Competitive Contributory Pension.