Water Treatment Operative — Hands-on Career Growth

Cambridge Water; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-Friendly Leave

Company Pension Scheme

Health & WellbeingProgramme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Professional Development

Job summary

Cambridge Water, part of South Staffordshire Water, is hiring a Production Operative at Fleam Dyke Water Treatment Works in Cambridge. The role focuses on operating and maintaining water production assets to ensure safe, reliable drinking water supply.

You will perform inspections, sampling, and routine maintenance across treatment works and related sites, working both independently and as part of the Operations team. Prior experience in similar environments is valued.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Tractor licence with hitching and reversing capability.
• Experience in practical operational, maintenance or field-based roles.
• Knowledge of safe working practices.
• Basic IT skills and comfort with mobile devices.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
• Experience handling and storing chemicals safely.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems or pumping equipment is desirable.
• Experience in water, utility, environmental or process industries.

Responsibilities

• Support safe operation and maintenance of water treatment and production sites.
• Carry out planned inspections across Water Treatment Works, Reservoirs, Booster Pumping Stations, Source Stations, Valve Complexes.
• Monitor site condition and report issues.
• Coordinate chemical deliveries to sites.
• Undertake routine water quality sampling and testing.
• Assist with sludge management and waste removal.
• Clean and disinfect reservoirs, tanks and assets.
• Coordinate contractor access and ensure safety requirements.
• Maintain housekeeping and environmental compliance.
• Work with Technical Operators and other teams.
• Participate in weekend duties on a rota basis.

Skills

Driving licence

Tractor licence

Operational environment experience

Safe working practices

IT skills with mobile devices

Communication & teamwork

Independent working

Handling chemicals safely

Hydraulic/pumping knowledge

Water/utility industry experience

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Water Process Operations

EUSR National Water Hygiene Card

Job description

Cambridge Water, part of South Staffordshire Water, is hiring a Production Operative at Fleam Dyke Water Treatment Works in Cambridge. The role focuses on operating and maintaining water production assets to ensure safe, reliable drinking water supply.

You will perform inspections, sampling, and routine maintenance across treatment works and related sites, working both independently and as part of the Operations team. Prior experience in similar environments is valued.