Water Recycling Operator

TN United Kingdom; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in water and sewerage services is seeking a dedicated Water Recycling Operator to join their Salisbury team. This role involves managing sewage treatment plants and ensuring compliance with quality standards while working outdoors in various conditions. The company offers a supportive environment focused on career progression, health, and wellbeing, with numerous perks including a comprehensive healthcare package and flexible holiday options. If you're ready to make a positive impact on communities and the environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Up to 20% total pension contributions

25 days' holiday, increasing to 28

Healthcare package

Life assurance up to eight times salary

Option to acquire a new electric car

Cashback and discounts from retailers

One paid volunteering day per year

Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements

Support from mental health first aiders

£1,000 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience working unsupervised in an industrial or process plant.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all conditions.

Responsibilities

• Managing operation and maintenance of sewage treatment plants.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Decision-making

Reporting

Communication

Electrical experience

Mechanical experience

Education

GCSEs in English

GCSEs in Maths

GCSEs in a technical subject

Job description

Job Title: Water Recycling Operator

Are you interested in working outdoors and resilient to adverse weather conditions? Do you excel in decision-making, reporting, and communication? Our Salisbury water recycling team is looking for a dedicated Water Recycling Operator to join us.

What you'll do

As a Water Recycling Operator, your responsibilities will include:

1. Managing the operation and maintenance of sewage treatment plants and pumping stations to meet quality standards.
2. Operating advanced wastewater treatment and sludge processing plants.
3. Ensuring compliance with company policies, processes, and procedures.
4. Maintaining health, safety, and welfare of colleagues, the public, and yourself at all times.
5. Providing emergency cover on the standby rota and participating in a shift pattern when required (average of 40 hours per week).

What you'll need

Essential requirements include:

• Experience working unsupervised in an industrial or process plant.
• Electrical or mechanical experience (desirable).
• Confined spaces training (will be provided).
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English, maths, and a technical subject.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all conditions.
• A valid driving license.

What you'll receive

• Up to 20% total pension contributions.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• 25 days' holiday, increasing to 28 with service.
• Option to buy up to 10 additional days or sell up to five days annually.
• Healthcare package to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance up to eight times your salary.
• Option to acquire a new electric car in exchange for part of your salary (conditions apply).
• Cashback and discounts from over 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day per year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• £1,000 referral bonus for successful recommendations.

Who we are

We are a leading water and sewerage company in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West. Our work extends beyond providing essential services to positively impacting communities and the environment.

At Wessex Water, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work, offering career development and health and wellbeing support. We promote diversity and inclusion, are an Armed Forces Covenant signatory, and a Disability Confident Employer.

If you're interested in joining us and contributing to our journey, we encourage you to apply. Please let us know if you require any additional support during the application process.