Water Treatment Tech Operator — Relocation Support

South Staffs Water; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

South Staffs Water is seeking a Technical Operator to ensure the safe and efficient operation of key water treatment sites near Cambridge. The role blends hands-on maintenance with technical problem-solving and continuous learning.

You will operate and monitor sites, perform preventative maintenance and respond to issues promptly, while adhering to safety and environmental standards and liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical or mechanical background in utilities, manufacturing or similar industrial setting (essential).
• Experience in the water industry is desirable but not required.
• Proficient IT skills including Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and maintain water treatment sites to ensure consistent plant performance.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and respond to breakdowns to restore operations safely.
• Perform basic electrical and mechanical tasks as part of routine maintenance and repair.
• Troubleshoot, repair and improve plant equipment using technical knowledge.
• Plan and prioritise workload to meet a demanding maintenance schedule.
• Follow health, safety and environmental standards and safe systems of work.

Skills

Electrical background

Mechanical background

IT skills

Driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

South Staffs Water is seeking a Technical Operator to ensure the safe and efficient operation of key water treatment sites near Cambridge. The role blends hands-on maintenance with technical problem-solving and continuous learning.

You will operate and monitor sites, perform preventative maintenance and respond to issues promptly, while adhering to safety and environmental standards and liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders.