Slow Sand Filter Water Production Operator

Thames Water; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services company in the UK seeks a Slow Sand Filter Operator for their Reading site. Responsibilities include routine checks and maintenance of Sand Filters to ensure clean drinking water supply. Candidates should be self-motivated and possess a full UK driving license. The role offers a competitive salary starting at £28,335 annually, full training, and various benefits including annual leave and health incentives.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Performance-related pay plan

Access to health benefits

Qualifications

• Must be prepared to be trained in safety procedures.
• Desire to learn from team members.
• Ownership of responding quickly to faults.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine checks and maintenance.
• Operate specialist mobile plant including excavators.
• Ensure delivery to time, cost, and quality standards.

Skills

self-motivated

communication skills

problem-solving

disciplined

Education

basic literacy and numeracy

full UK driving licence

Tools

360 Excavator

Loading Shovel

Sand Skimmer

7-tonne dumper licence

Job description

Overview

We currently have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to take on the important role of Slow Sand Filter Operator. This will be working out of our Water Production Site at Reading - Fobney - RG2 0SF.

As a successful candidate, you will play a key part in the water treatment process here at Fobney - Reading. We are looking for someone who is going to take pride in the work that they and the team do every day, always striving for the highest standards. You will be working in a small, dedicated team responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of the Slow Sand Filters (SSF) at our Water Treatment Works, to ensure the highest levels of clean drinking water to supply our customers in Reading and the surrounding area.

You will be performing a range of assigned activities, including routine checks, maintenance and operating mobile plant to ensure that services are delivered to time, cost, and quality standards.

Base Location: Reading - Fobney - RG2 0SF.

Working pattern: 38 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 07:30- 15:36.

Responsibilities

• Routine checks, maintenance, and operating mobile plant to ensure that services are delivered to time, cost, and quality standards.
• The three key areas are skimming filters, the removal/ relaying of granular activated carbon (GAC), and the resanding of SSFs.
• Use of specialist mobile plants, including skimmers, loading shovels, dumpers, and excavators. Slow Sand Filter Technicians also operate the Floatex plant (Sand Washer) and GAC separation plants, as well as the mobile crane when required.
• General site housekeeping, plant checks, and maintenance.
• Adherence to legal and company health, safety, and hygiene regulations is essential.

What you should bring to the role

• Be a self-motivated individual who can immerse themselves into the team around them, you need to be very disciplined, have the desire to learn from those around you and have a can-do attitude. This role can be demanding at times, but very rewarding too.
• Take Ownership of responding quickly to faults, being curious to fully understand the problem, and identifying the best solution to resolve it the first time.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with the team.
• Basic literacy, numeracy and digital skills.
• Must be prepared to be trained in safety procedures.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ideally, have a 7-tonne dumper licence or be prepared to obtain it.
• 360 Excavator, Loading Shovel and Sand Skimmer experience would be an advantage, but not essential, but be prepared to obtain it.

What\'s in it for you?

• Offering a salary from 28,335 per annum, depending on level of experience.
• Full training package and PPE are provided.
• Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of your and your family\'s health and well-being, and your finances - from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?

We\'re the UK\'s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It\'s a big job and we\'ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you\'ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you\'re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people\'s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we\'ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Equality, inclusion and recruitment

We\'re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that\'s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we\'re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you\'ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It\'s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.