Wastewater Catchment Technician – Compliance & Asset Optimisation

South West Water Limited; Poltimore; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Discretionary Bonus

Competitive Pension

Share-save Scheme

Health benefits

Wellbeing support programmes

Group discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Financial support services

Job summary

South West Water Limited is recruiting a Catchment Technician to support wastewater treatment and pumping stations management in the Plymouth area. You will engage in RCA, respond to compliance hotspots, and assist with incident management and asset reliability.

The role requires GCSEs including Maths/English/Science, data analysis ability, MS Office proficiency, a full UK driving licence, and readiness for out-of-hours standby duties. Generous benefits and progression opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs at grades A-C or equivalent including Maths, English and a Science subject.
• Technical outlook and ability to analyse and administer varied data sources to make decision and/or present information for action.
• Use of computer systems which will include both MS Office
• Ability to adapt to changes within the wastewater services team and able to flex activities to support the wider team
• Full UK Drivers Licence
• Ability to undertake out of hours standby duties

Responsibilities

• Pollution investigation and support including engagement in Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Support the team through reactive response to compliance hot spots to help resolve issues and suggest solutions
• Incident management and recovery
• Provide technical support to the Waste Water Operational Teams to help compliance, efficiency and asset reliability
• Detailed action planning and contingency development
• H&S investigation and hazard resolution
• Asset optimisation including contribution to the Smart Alarm project
• Respond to technical enquiries and customer correspondence and provide technical information where required
• Support management team through ensuring governance processes are discharged, e.g. Fire Alarm Testing at AD sites, WAMITAB TCM site inspections, H&S inspections
• Energy and Water efficiency programme field support

Skills

Data analysis

MS Office

UK driving licence

Standby availability

Adaptability

Education

5 GCSEs A-C including Maths English & Science

Job description

South West Water Limited is recruiting a Catchment Technician to support wastewater treatment and pumping stations management in the Plymouth area. You will engage in RCA, respond to compliance hotspots, and assist with incident management and asset reliability.

The role requires GCSEs including Maths/English/Science, data analysis ability, MS Office proficiency, a full UK driving licence, and readiness for out-of-hours standby duties. Generous benefits and progression opportunities are offered.