Water Treatment Technician (Flexible - 2771)

TN United Kingdom; Newton Abbot; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Water Treatment Technician in Newton Abbot, where your hands-on skills will contribute to providing high-quality drinking water. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth through a bespoke progression scheme. You'll play a vital role in maintaining water quality and ensuring operational efficiency while being part of a diverse team committed to sustainability and innovation. Enjoy generous benefits, including a flexible holiday allowance and employee assistance programs, all while making a positive impact in your community.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Cycle to Work scheme

Free car parking

Employee share schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support platform

Discounts on eyewear

Access to deals and discounts

Competitive pension scheme

Qualifications

• Good level of Maths, English, and IT skills required.
• Understanding of COSHH and First Aid principles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure potable water quality and quantity meets standards.
• Carry out operational maintenance on equipment as required.
• Take water quality samples and perform on-site analysis.

Skills

Mathematics

English

IT Skills

COSHH Principles

First Aid

Education

NVQ 2 in Operating Process Plant

HNC in Water Operations

Job description

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Client:

South West Water

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Newton Abbot, United Kingdom

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Posted:

08.05.2025

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22.06.2025

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Job Description:

At South West Water we believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid, stable foundations - with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change, improve and innovate. We’re proud to be responsible for providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area. And we have huge ambitions. Not only are we committed to reaching net-zero by 2030, but we’ve also partnered with Wildlife Trusts, National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come. So, if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed, #JustAddWater. Are you looking for a role where you can put your hands-on skills and knowledge to good use? Do you want a job where you work part of a team and resolve problems? If so, we want to hear from you! We currently have a fantastic opportunity available for a Water Treatment Technician (Flexible) to join our team based in Newton Abbot .You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis , and in return, you will receive a starting salary of £25,756 . per annum. Following a successful competency review, your salary will rise to £28,747, plus a supplement making your total gross salary £35, per annum. In the development of this role, you will be supported with a Water Treatment Technician levels 1 to 5 progression scheme where you can receive up to £33, PA (basic) and £40, PA (total gross) , plus, overtime opportunities, company benefits + rewards. Progression Scheme: As part of your employment package, the successful candidate will enrol onto a bespoke progression scheme framework consisting of qualifications, skills and experiences to meet the requirements of the nationally recognised Competent Technician Scheme. The Company will fully fund the entire £7,280 of the training costs associated with obtaining a number of industry recognised professional qualifications and licences, including a Level 3 Water Treatment Operations Diploma . About the role: As our Water Treatment Technician (Flexible) , you will play a vital role to ensure that the operations of our water treatment site, associated plant and equipment effectively work every day. The ideal candidate will be hands on, have a dedicated team player philosophy and looking to get stuck into the process by providing clean water for our customers by ensuring that water quality and quantity is kept within the company high standards. Due to the nature of the role, you will provide out of hours standby cover as part of the works’ operational rotation to ensure the sites are maintained out of hours. This role will have the use of a company vehicle to travel across the operational area within working hours and standby. Shift Rotation: The team are scheduled to work a 5-week rolling shift pattern and this is something that you will need to be signed onto from day 1. The full shift pattern and non-working days can be discussed, the pattern below provides an indication of what this will look like.· Week 1: Mon – Thurs 06:00 – 14:00. Fri 14:00 – 22:00 + Stby. Sat & Sun Stby + between 08:00 – 20:00· Week 2: Mon – Thurs 14:00 – 22:00 + Stby. Fri 08:00 – 15:30. Sat & Sun Off.· Week 3: Mon & Tues Rest. Wed & Thurs 08:00 – 16:00. Fri 08:00 – 15:30. Sat & Sun Off· Week 4: Mon – Fri 06:00 – 14:00. Sat & Sun Off· Week 5: Mon – Thurs 08:00 – 16:00. Fri 08:00 – 15:30. Sat & Sun Off.

What you’ll be doing:

Ensuring that potable water quality and quantity is maintained within company standards having due regard to abstraction licences and the requirements of the distribution system

Ensuring that all chemicals are stored, handled and used safely, effectively and economically, in line with company procedures

Carrying out operational maintenance on equipment and instrumentation in accordance with work’s schedules and instructions

Taking water quality samples and carrying out on site analysis as required in accordance with works’ instructions

Completing water quality and operational procedures, records/log sheets

Performing routine and non-routine tasks in accordance with the operational requirements of sites

Ensuring that good housekeeping is carried out, maintaining the works in a clean and tidy condition

Ensuring that all abnormal events are dealt with in accordance with company procedures and are reported to the Resources and Production Site Manager or the Duty Functional Manager out of hours

What we are looking for:

Essential

A good level of Maths, English and IT.

To be able to understand the principles of COSHH, Lone Working procedures and Basic First Aid.

The ability to build strong relationships with people at all levels of the business.

The ability to reach sound judgements and decisions when dealing with complex issues and operating in highly pressurised situations.

A Full UK Drivers Licence.

Desirable

NVQ 2 in Operating Process Plant / or a HNC in Water Operations - or working towards it

Mechanical, electrical, ICA or scientific background.

Experience in Water Treatment or other relevant process.

What's in it for you:

At South West Water, we don’t all do the same job, but we each get out of bed in the morning knowing that every day is a chance to make incredible things happen, together. In return for our people’s hard work and commitment, we offer an excellent range of benefits:

Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays.

Buy or sell annual leave to offer you extra flexibility.

Buy a bike and safety equipment tax-free, through our Cycle to Work scheme.

We offer free car parking at the majority of our sites.

Take up to 26 weeks’ additional maternity leave.

Share your parental leave and split your time off to care for your child how you choose.

Invest in Pennon Group plc through our employee share schemes.

We support our people by offering a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

Look after your wellbeing with our Champion Health support platform.

Enjoy free eye tests and discounts on frames and lenses at Specsavers.

Enjoy access to thousands of deals and discounts on supermarkets, high street shops, online retailers, travel, eating out, cinemas, gyms and much more though Perkbox.

A range of group discounts: The Dell Advantage Programme, Virgin Media Affinity Scheme, Vodaphone Advantage and more.

A discretionary Bonus.

Competitive Contributory Pension.

And plenty more!

Closing Date: 21st May 2025 If you are looking for a new challenge, please click apply now to be considered as our Water Treatment Technician (Flexible) - we look forward to receiving your application.Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process. Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness. Our core values which are essential to our success are: Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on. Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way. Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.