Wastewater Networks Field Technician (Catchment)

South West Water Limited; Totnes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme

Share-save scheme

Health benefits

Wellbeing support

Group discounts

Cycle to work

Financial support services

Job summary

South West Water Limited in Totnes is recruiting a Catchment Operator to join our Networks team on a full-time, permanent basis. The role offers a salary of £27,536 per annum with progression to £36,010 and an uplift for standby rota participation.

Core hours are 37 per week with a 1 in 5 standby/call-out rota after training. You will inspect, maintain and improve the sewerage network, a customer-facing role requiring 5 GCSEs, a full UK driving licence and comfort working outdoors.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent in Maths, English and a Science subject.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Proficient in Microsoft packages.
• Happy working outside in all conditions.

Responsibilities

• Rapid response to and resolution of pollution and flooding events.
• Blockage clearance and investigation of underlying causes.
• CCTV survey of pipework and asset investigation.
• Maintenance of small sewage pumping stations and CSOs.
• Ensure Risk Assessments and Task Safety Instructions for work activity are adhered to and continually improved.
• Using logic and initiative to assess on site problems and find an appropriate solution.
• Ensuring all work completed provides the highest level of service to the customer, dealing with sensitive issues in a calm and reassuring manner and approaching all situations in a polite, friendly and approachable manner.
• Provide resolution or escalation when needed.
• Respond effectively to site conditions and monitoring information to ensure compliance with environmental regulations is maintained.
• Carry out first line maintenance on instruments & mechanical equipment.
• Work independently using single-man jetting vehicles, and as part of a team tackling larger issues.

Skills

GCSEs/Maths/English/Science

Microsoft Office

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Job description

South West Water Limited in Totnes is recruiting a Catchment Operator to join our Networks team on a full-time, permanent basis. The role offers a salary of £27,536 per annum with progression to £36,010 and an uplift for standby rota participation.

Core hours are 37 per week with a 1 in 5 standby/call-out rota after training. You will inspect, maintain and improve the sewerage network, a customer-facing role requiring 5 GCSEs, a full UK driving licence and comfort working outdoors.