Role: Operations & Maintenance Support Technician
Location: Field-Based – South Central
Salary: £23,599 to £26,099 (dependent on experience) + overtime opportunities
Role Type: Permanent, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, paid birthday day off, annual bonus scheme, Westfield health cashback plan, generous pension scheme, flexible working hours, life assurance, enhanced maternity and paternity benefits, buy/sell annual leave, charitable giving and much, much more!
Ancala Water Services is a private utilities company providing clean and wastewater services to over 1,000 Ministry of Defence establishments across England and Wales. Our aim is to revolutionise the operation of the water services industry, but we need top talent to help us achieve this. We’re proud of our positive work culture which is built on trust, respect and teamwork so if this role fits with your skill and experience, we’d love to hear from you!
Expanding upon our Operations & Maintenance team, we’re seeking to appoint a motivated individual into our South Central region. In a welcoming, skilled and supportive team, you’ll play a key role in assisting the wider team with the daily operations of our water and wastewater networks. You will act as a dependable and proactive support to our subject matter experts in the region and be on hand for a variety of works that may arise, such as escorting contractors onsite, reading meters, collecting data and other maintenance requirements across the region. You’ll ideally be located in or around the Somerset, Wiltshire or Dorset areas which will give you a good base for the role.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Supporting our skilled technicians with maintenance tasks on a proactive and reactive basis
* Meter reading and data collection at different sites across the patch
* Escorting our contractors onsite with adherence to MOD requirements
* Assisting the wider team with routine tasks across water and wastewater facilities
* Maintaining our assets and equipment in line with contractual requirements and health, safety and environmental regulations
What You’ll Need:
* A basic level of industrial operations and maintenance experience
* A general level of IT literacy to support using MS Office and other IT applications
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
* A can-do, positive attitude with the ability to forge strong working relationships
* Willingness to work outdoors in all weathers and undertake a field-based role with daily travel
About you:
Due to the nature of sites on which we operate, the successful candidate must:
* Meet the security clearance requirements for the role which includes, but is not limited to, the successful candidate being a full-time resident of the UK for the past 5 years
* Ability to obtain Security Clearance which involves a Criminal Record Check and a full MoD Security Application and associated verification processes
* You must have a full, valid driving licence and be comfortable driving a van (company vehicle provided). This is a field-based role so you will be required to travel around the region. There will also be occasional travel outside of your region with overnight stays as required.
Ancala Water Services reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than advertised should a suitable candidate be appointed. If you’ve got any questions before submitting your application, feel free to reach out:
About The Company
Ancala Water Services own and manage water and wastewater assets and optimise operations to create value for customers and shareholders.
We deliver water and wastewater services to over 1,100 sites throughout England and Wales including the £1 billion 25-year Aquatrine A contract delivering water, wastewater, fire system maintenance and specialist estate management services to the Ministry of Defence (MOD). We manage boreholes, reservoirs, surface water pumping stations, sewage pumping stations, treatment works, distribution mains, oil and water interceptors, sewers and meters. The company is committed to providing wholesome water to our customers and managing the treatment of wastewater, with a focus on protecting the environment.
Here at Ancala Water Services, people are at the heart of what we do. As a private utilities company, we are passionate about delivering water and wastewater services to over 1,000 Ministry of Defence sites throughout England and Wales.
Every individual plays an important role in the success of our business, with no role too small. Whether you’re analytical, hands-on, resourceful or have a passion for people, we have a role for you. With our varied approach to your development, we’re committed to supporting you to reach your full potential.
So, if you’re looking for an opportunity to make a difference every day, while helping us create a sustainable future, we’d love to hear from you.
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