Technical Operator

South Staffs Water; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

South Staffs Water is seeking a Technical Operator to ensure the safe and efficient operation of key water treatment sites near Cambridge. The role blends hands-on maintenance with technical problem-solving and continuous learning.

You will operate and monitor sites, perform preventative maintenance and respond to issues promptly, while adhering to safety and environmental standards and liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical or mechanical background in utilities, manufacturing or similar industrial setting (essential).
• Experience in the water industry is desirable but not required.
• Proficient IT skills including Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and maintain water treatment sites to ensure consistent plant performance.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and respond to breakdowns to restore operations safely.
• Perform basic electrical and mechanical tasks as part of routine maintenance and repair.
• Troubleshoot, repair and improve plant equipment using technical knowledge.
• Plan and prioritise workload to meet a demanding maintenance schedule.
• Follow health, safety and environmental standards and safe systems of work.

Skills

Electrical background

Mechanical background

IT skills

Driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

As a Technical Operator, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of key water treatment sites. Working closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and optimising plant performance while managing a varied and demanding schedule of maintenance activities.

This is a hands‑on role where no two days are the same, offering a rewarding mix of operational responsibility, technical problem‑solving, and continuous learning.

As part of our commitment to attracting experienced water industry professionals, relocation assistance may be available for candidates who can demonstrate relevant operational experience within the water sector and are required to move closer to the Cambridge operational area. This support is designed to help us recruit and retain specialist skills critical to delivering safe and reliable water services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate, monitor, and maintain strategic source water treatment sites to ensure consistent plant performance
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and respond promptly to breakdowns to restore operations safely
• Perform basic electrical and mechanical tasks as part of routine maintenance and repair activities
• Apply technical knowledge to troubleshoot, repair, and improve plant equipment
• Effectively plan and prioritise your workload to meet a demanding maintenance schedule
• Work in line with health, safety, and environmental standards, ensuring safe systems of work at all times
• Review and follow risk assessments and safe working procedures, challenging practices where necessary
• Ensure quality standards and compliance procedures are consistently met
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders
• Demonstrate an understanding of site design, processes, and operational principles

What You’ll Need:

• A strong electrical or mechanical background within utilities, manufacturing, or a similar industrial environment (essential)
• Experience in the water industry (highly desirable but not essential)
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• A full UK driving licence
• A proactive and safety-focused mindset, with confidence in reviewing risk assessments and promoting safe working practices
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• A willingness to learn and develop within a technical operational environment