Technical Operator

Severn Trent Water; Wales; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional water management company in Wales is seeking a Technical Operator to oversee water treatment operations. This role involves ensuring water quality, conducting safety checks, and maintaining water infrastructure. Ideal candidates will prioritize safety and possess a positive, proactive attitude. Joining this team offers career development and various benefits, including holidays and an annual bonus.

Benefits

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme based on performance

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Operate water treatment plants and ensure water quality and quantity limits are met.
• Health & Safety compliance for all operations.
• Ability to operate under company policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain water treatment works and reservoirs.
• Conduct regular safety checks and liaison with contractors.
• Ensure no adverse environmental effects from operations.

Skills

Health & Safety compliance

Water quality testing

Asset operation

Environmental compliance

Job description

Overview

Helô! We’re Hafren Dyfrdwy, one of the 11 regulated water and wastewater companies in England and Wales. We serve over 100,000 homes and businesses across Mid and North Wales, and our enduring focus is on delivering for our customers, both now and for generations to come.

Employing over 130 people, we’re a local company based in Wrexham and Powys and from providing clean water every time our customers turn on the tap to returning it to rivers even cleaner than we took it, we are proud to take care of one of life’s essentials.

We are passionate about ensuring the future well-being of generations in our region, and within Wales as a whole, and playing our part in supporting on the well-being goals is central to our strategy. There really is something for everyone here

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Working within our Customer Operations department, you have the chance to join the team as a Technical Operator where you’ll predominantly be operating and maintaining a water treatment works, Raw and Potable Reservoirs, Ground water bore holes and Distribution Boosters. If you don’t mind getting out and about and love getting stuck in, this role may just be for you.

You’ll be involved in numerous daily activities from Water quality testing to safety checks and contractor liaison, ensuring all of our plants and assets are running smoothly and efficiently and there are no adverse effects on our environment.

Plus, as our new Technicaloperator atHafren Dyfrdwy,you’ll also be involved in the maintenance of our Hydropower Generation stations, so a great way to grow and expand your skill set on some of our amazing assets!

So, does this sound like you? Then read on.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

Your key accountabilities in helping us will be:

• You will Operate both the water treatment plants & Raw Water Sources.
• You will be Operating the assets under your control to ensure that all water quality and quantity limits are met.
• You will ensure the Health & Safety of yourself, colleagues, visitors and members of the public.
• You’ll comply with statutory, company policies and procedures.
• You will also Operate the assets under your control to ensure that there is no adverse impact upon the environment.
• Please note, This role as a technical operator working 8:00-16:00. There will also be standby rota (1 in 6). A driving License is also required for this role.

The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity, and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involve. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Annual bonus scheme (based on company performance)
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year

WHAT’S NEXT?

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. We’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date too - so keep an eye on your phone and emails.

And, if your curiosity has peaked and you want to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.