Reservoir Maintenance Operative

ZipRecruiter; Henfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Water seeks a Reservoir Maintenance Operative for essential cleaning and maintenance of service reservoirs across multiple regions, including travel. Ideal candidates will possess GCSE qualifications, a UK driving license, and skills in communication, organization, and water treatment processes. Join a committed team with opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving license required.
• Desirable: Level 3 C&G Emergency Rescue and Recovery, Level 2 C&G Working In High Risk Confined Spaces.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and report on condition of service reservoirs.
• Work with rescue team and perform inspections and repairs on water assets.
• Ensure compliance with water quality regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to lift heavy objects

Ability to work at heights

Education

Pass grades A-C in GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Job Description

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Closing Date

2025-06-27

Reservoir Maintenance Operative

Location: Henfield (will include travel across our sites with some overnight stays)

Salary: up to £30,000 depending on experience

Must have UK driving license

Job Summary:

To be a key member of Southern Waters in house service reservoir clean and inspection team. The team are responsible for all Southern Waters service reservoirs across the regions. The work itself covers all aspects of reservoir cleaning, inspections, maintenance and repairs internally and externally. The team work to a programme delivering a vital work stream where each structure's service comes within a time frame which complies with our regulators expectations.

The role requires somebody who enjoys working in a team that for the majority of the time work outside all year round.

You will become part of a confined space team / rescue team. Maintaining and reporting on the condition of Southern Waters service reservoirs and ancillary assets across Kent, Sussex, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Being a key member within a team that is relied on by Southern Water.

Job Qualifications:

• Pass grades A-C in GCSE Maths and English
• Valid driver's license required
• Ability to lift heavy objects and work at heights
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Knowledge of water treatment processes and procedures
• Experience working with water quality regulations and permits
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Rescue team (All members of the team Level 3 C&G Emergency Rescue and Recovery of Casualties From Confined Spaces) is desirable
• Trained to level 2 C&G Working In High Risk Confined Spaces is desirable

Join our Water team and see how far your career could progress with a company committed to career progression, training and development opportunities, responsible growth, and improvement.

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