Would you like to use your hands-on experience and skills to join a progressive company?We currently have a Support Operator position available for a motivated individual to join our team's based in Liskeard, Cornwall. Joining us on a full time permanent basis you will receive a competitive starting annual salary of £25,299. As Support Operator, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining our wastewater treatment site.
What you'll be doing:
1. Carrying out on-site monitoring of treated wastewater and associated plant
2. Responding effectively to site conditions and instrument monitoring information
3. Storing and handling chemicals in accordance with COSHH, QMS Procedures and relevant Health and Safety standards
4. Carrying out calibration and first-line maintenance on instruments & mechanical equipment
5. Using PCs, tablets and other computer hardware and software
6. Carrying out grass-cutting, weed-killing, and general maintenance in order to maintain site conditions
7. Providing thorough, accurate and timely feedback of activities completed
8. Adhering to schedules, business rules, and procedures
9. Liaising with Area Manager and Field Support Centre to ensure schedules are optimised
What we are looking for:
10. 5 GCSEs or equivalent in Maths, English and a Science subject desirable
11. An NVQ 2 qualification in Wastewater operations is desirable but full training will be given
12. Experience of working in a team and an understanding of the importance of teamwork
13. Experience of Health and Safety and an understanding of the importance of it
14. Previous experience of operating and maintaining complex processes and working with modern technology is desirable
15. Proven experience of working with computers, tablets and various applications/software packages
16. Common sense approach to fault finding
17. Commitment and drive to succeed within a team environment
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:
18. Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays.
19. Buy or sell annual leave to offer you extra flexibility.
20. Buy a bike and safety equipment tax-free, through our Cycle to Work scheme.
21. We offer free car parking at the majority of our sites.
22. Take up to 26 weeks additional maternity leave.
23. Share your parental leave and split your time off to care for your child how you choose.
24. Invest in Pennon Group plc through our employee share schemes.
25. We support our people by offering a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
26. Look after your wellbeing with our Champion Health support platform.
27. Enjoy free eye tests and discounts on frames and lenses at Specsavers.
28. 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.
29. A range of group discounts: The Dell Advantage Programme, Virgin Media Affinity Scheme, Vodaphone Advantage and more.
30. A discretionary Bonus.
31. Competitive Contributory Pension.
32. And plenty more!
Closing Date: Thursday 8th May 2025 If you are looking for a new challenge, please click apply now to be considered as our Catchment Operator - 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.