Water Treatment Operator – 6‑Month FTC (Seedy Mill)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly leave

Company pension

Employee assistance & virtual GP

Cycle to work

Career development

Diversity networks

Job summary

South Staffordshire Water is seeking a Production Operative at Seedy Mill in Lichfield to support the operation, maintenance and monitoring of water treatment facilities and related infrastructure, ensuring safe, reliable drinking water. You will work as part of a team across booster stations, reservoirs and treatment works.

The role requires hands-on, safety-focused work with weekend duties on a rota and training toward relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience handling and storing chemicals safely.
• Understanding of basic hydraulic principles.
• Experience undertaking site, grounds or asset maintenance activities.
• Ability to work safely in an operational environment and follow established procedures.
• Full UK driving licence.
• 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.
• Previous experience within the water or utilities industry.
• NVQ Level 2 in Water Process Operations (or equivalent).
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
• EUSR National Water Hygiene Card.
• High Voltage (HV) Awareness certification.
• Confined Spaces training.
• Experience working on operational treatment, distribution or production assets.

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, booster stations, source stations 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 according to requirements.
• Work with Technical Operators and wider teams.
• Participate in weekend treatment duties on a rota.
• Maintain housekeeping across all production sites.

Skills

Chemicals handling

Hydraulic basics

Site maintenance

Driving licence

Tractor licence

IT literacy

Teamwork

Independence

Water sector exp

HV awareness

Confined spaces

Asset operations

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Water Process Operations (or equivalent)

IOSH Managing Safely

EUSR National Water Hygiene Card

High Voltage Awareness

Confined Spaces training

Job description

South Staffordshire Water is seeking a Production Operative at Seedy Mill in Lichfield to support the operation, maintenance and monitoring of water treatment facilities and related infrastructure, ensuring safe, reliable drinking water. You will work as part of a team across booster stations, reservoirs and treatment works.

The role requires hands-on, safety-focused work with weekend duties on a rota and training toward relevant qualifications.