Water Treatment Operative

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Water Treatment Operative, where you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and quality of water systems. This role involves routine monitoring, cleaning, and testing of water systems to prevent legionella bacteria proliferation. Enjoy a supportive environment with comprehensive training provided, even if you have no prior experience. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, including a unique 9-day working fortnight, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a difference in facilities management while enjoying a balanced work-life experience.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + BH

Company Pension

Company Sick Pay

Flex Benefits (EMCOR UK discount scheme)

9-day working fortnight

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of plumbing systems is beneficial.
• Experience in water treatment is a plus but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine checks and temperature monitoring of water systems.
• Perform cleans and disinfections of water systems and cooling towers.

Skills

Plumbing Appreciation

Water Treatment Knowledge

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Job description

Job Description: Water Treatment Operative

Location: AWE, Aldermaston

Salary: £27,000 per annum + Onsite allowances

Working hours: Monday to Friday 07:45-16:30 (16:15 on Friday) - Inclusive of 9-day fortnight, enjoy every other Friday off.

Benefits: 25 Days Holiday + BH, 26 extra days leave through 9-day working fortnight, Company Pension, Company Sick Pay, Flex Benefits (EMCOR UK discount scheme)

About EMCOR UK

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.

Role Overview

Responsible for carrying out routine cleaning, disinfecting, monitoring, and testing of hot and cold water systems where legionella bacteria may proliferate. This includes cooling towers, domestic water circuits, and other at-risk systems.

What you will do

• Carry out routine checks and temperature monitoring of water systems.
• Record readings on an electronic database and produce defect reports on the results.
• Carry out cleans and disinfections of water systems and cooling towers.
• Assist in the production of legionella risk assessments.
• Obtain laboratory samples and conduct chemical analysis of water to monitor bacterial growth.

Person Specification

What you will need

• A basic appreciation of plumbing.
• No formal qualifications required, but an awareness of water systems and cooling towers would be an advantage.
• Previous knowledge and experience of water treatment would be advantageous but not essential as training will be provided.
• Good verbal and written communication skills. Basic IT skills.
• Be resilient under pressure and be able to converse confidently with clients.
• Capable of achieving developed vetting security clearance.
• Hold a full driving licence.