Water Production Operative – On-Site Training & Growth

South Staffs Water; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

South Staffordshire Water seeks a Production Operative at Seedy Mill, Lichfield, to operate, maintain and monitor water treatment facilities and related infrastructure. The role focuses on delivering safe, reliable drinking water and upholding health and safety standards.

You will work with Technical Operators and wider teams, undertake scheduled maintenance and contribute to weekend duties on a rota basis. Full UK driving and tractor licenses are essential, with on-site training provided.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Tractor licence with hitching and reversing certification.
• Basic IT skills and confidence using digital systems and mobile devices.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Promote and adhere to all health, safety and environmental procedures across production sites.
• Carry out operational and maintenance activities on booster stations and associated assets.
• Coordinate and manage chemical deliveries to production sites.
• Schedule and oversee third-party access to production facilities.
• Undertake routine inspection and maintenance across reservoirs, valve complexes and water treatment works.
• Support routine maintenance at Seedy Mill Water Treatment Works.
• Manage sludge control and removal processes.
• Carry out cleaning and disinfection of reservoirs and contact tanks.
• Undertake water quality sampling as required.
• Collaborate with Technical Operators and broader teams.
• Participate in weekend treatment works on a rota.

Skills

Driving licence

Tractor licence

IT skills

Teamwork & communication

Independent & workload management

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Water Process Operations

IOSH Managing Safely

EUSR National Water Hygiene

High Voltage Awareness

Confined Spaces training

Job description

South Staffordshire Water seeks a Production Operative at Seedy Mill, Lichfield, to operate, maintain and monitor water treatment facilities and related infrastructure. The role focuses on delivering safe, reliable drinking water and upholding health and safety standards.

You will work with Technical Operators and wider teams, undertake scheduled maintenance and contribute to weekend duties on a rota basis. Full UK driving and tractor licenses are essential, with on-site training provided.