Technical Coordinator

TN United Kingdom; Hardham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Coordinator to oversee daily operations at water supply sites in Sussex. This role emphasizes compliance with health and safety regulations, proactive site maintenance, and effective communication with contractors. With opportunities for career advancement into management, this position is ideal for individuals looking to make a significant impact in the utilities sector. Join a dynamic team dedicated to ensuring water quality and operational excellence while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package that supports your professional growth.

Benefits

Company van/car for business use

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Health care cash plan

Pension contributions up to 11%

Employee assistance program

Company and performance-related bonus

Life assurance equal to 4x salary

Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

Two paid volunteering days a year

Discounts with over 800 retailers

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in the utilities sector, ideally water.
• Strong technical and operational background with a drive for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily site activities and ensure compliance with standards.
• Conduct site safety assessments and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Compliance Standards

Water Quality Standards

Health & Safety Regulations

Communication Skills

Risk Assessments

Operational Management

Education

Experience in Utilities Sector

Technical Background

Tools

IT Literacy

Job description

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Hours: 38 Hours a week plus a 1 in 8 standby rota

Salary: Starting at £34,100 per annum + standby and call out payments.

Location: HARDHAM AND SUSSEX

The role comes with a comprehensive benefits package including

More benefits!

• A company van/car (for business use only) which you can take home, and a fuel card
• All necessary PPE, tools, uniform and training to excel in your career at Southern Water
• 25 days annual leave+ Bank Holidays
• Health care cash plan cover (with options to upgrade for family coverage)
• Free annual flu jab and eye test vouchers
• Pension contributions up to 11% (depending on your contribution)
• An employee assistance program
• A network of sports and social clubs
• Company and performance-related bonus
• Life assurance equal to 4x salary
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
• Health Cash Plan
• Two paid volunteering days a year
• Occupational health service
• Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
• Digital GP service
• Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
• Competitive maternity & paternity leave and flexible return to work options
• Cycle to work scheme

It's an exciting time to join us!

Here at Southern Water, we do much more than you probably think and offer a huge variety or roles, professions, and career paths. Our key teams and departments include Customer Services, Water and Wastewater Operations, Engineering and Construction and Health and Safety. Plus, we have our corporate support teams including IT, HR and Finance. So, whoever you are and whatever your background we’ve a meaningful career right here, ready for you to dive into.

As a Technical Co-ordinator, you will be responsible and accountable for the management of daily site activities on our Water Supply Works at Hardham and within the West Sussex area. You will be proactive in ensuring compliance standards are always adhered to. Some of which includes BSI 9001 & 14001 and water quality standards and regulations. Management of proactive site maintenance will be an essential part of the role, to help mitigate risks whilst enhancing resilience and customer security of supply.

The role will also involve undertaking site safety assessments as well as fire risk assessments. You will work collaboratively with other functions and stakeholders for early identification and quick resolutions of issues likely to result in operational failures.

In managing the overall compliance standards on Water Supply sites, you will be responsible for providing an overview of all planned & reactive works within the West Sussex Water Supply area, working closely with contractors and internal Asset Maintenance. You will be supporting the Field Performance Manager to monitor H&S site equipment standards ensuring that all necessary assets are identified and certified as safe and compliant.

You will be responsible for the effective running of the team in the absence of the Field performance manager as they will deputise for leave and delegated requirements, meeting performance continuity for an operational area and role succession. Indeed, this role can be as a fantastic platform for skilled and talented individuals to progress into management and leadership roles in the future. As such you will demonstrate a strong technical and operational background, with clear drive for continuous improvement.

You will use your strong communication skills to engage with contractors, ensuring that quality work is delivered safely on time and within budget. An important element of your role will be managing spot and planned audits by our regulators and liaise effectively with them and associated governing bodies. Thus travel between various sites is essential, hence, it is essential for you to hold a full driving licence!

This role is varied with an opportunity to work in a wide range of diverse activities across a number of water sites in Sussex with a wide range of contractors and Southern Water staff. You will be an IT literate with a good level of experience in Water Supply, health & safety regulations, environmental policies, risk assessments & method statements.

To be considered for this role you will have knowledge and experience in the utilities section, ideally water.

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