Location: Aylesford, Kent - you will also need to be willing to travel across multiple sites and have a current full driving licence.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 38 hours
Base Location: Ideally you will be based in or around the surrounding areas of Aylesford.
In Southern Water, you’ll have the benefits of structured hours, with standby opportunities giving you greater earning potential.
Your experience in any industry is valuable to us here at Southern Water.
You have the opportunity to earn a great base salary package of up to £26,566.80 plus a comprehensive company benefits package, in a role with stability and progression combined.
Industry Background: You do not need a background in the Water industry. We welcome applications from candidates outside of the sector, bringing fresh perspectives and ideas. This role focuses on compliance, technical problem-solving, repairing, and maintenance.
Benefits Include:
* A company van (for business use only) which you can take home, and a fuel card
* All necessary PPE, tools, uniform, and training to excel in your career at Southern Water
* 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
* BUPA cash plan cover (with options to upgrade for family coverage)
* Free annual flu jab and eye test vouchers
* Pension contributions up to 11% (depending on your contribution)
* An employee assistance program
* A network of sports and social clubs
* Company and performance-related bonus
* Life assurance equal to 4x salary
* Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
* Health Cash Plan
* Two paid volunteering days a year
* Occupational health service
* Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
* Digital GP service
* Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
* Competitive maternity & paternity leave and flexible return to work options
* Cycle to work scheme
There has never been a better time to join our organisation as we build towards a greener future, tackling climate change, minimising our environmental impact and reducing our carbon footprint.
You will be part of the frontline operations team in the Kent area, and the business cannot operate without you. Every day is different; you will be working in all weather conditions carrying out a range of tasks to ensure the essential functions of our wastewater treatment works and wastewater pumping stations operate to maintain the supply to our customers and protect the environment.
Although work is generated for you on a weekly basis, you will be managing your own time, giving you the freedom and flexibility to design your own working week. You will learn how to be organised and proactive.
Your Core Responsibilities Will Be:
* Compliance testing.
* Maintenance tasks - unblocking pumps, screens, and valves to ensure continuous plant operation.
* Repair of alarm systems.
* Monitoring, collating, and reporting of data to ensure statutory and regulatory compliance.
* Fault finding and problem-solving skills are essential to respond to breakdowns.
* Site hygiene in line with our regulatory obligations.
You Will Be:
* Comfortable working outdoors, potentially in all weather conditions.
* Prepared to work within the company’s rota of a 7-day working week and participate in a standby rota.
* Part of a team that delivers excellent performance by understanding how you affect the overall mission of Southern Water.
* Good with time management.
* Confident to work effectively and efficiently on your own.
* Keen to learn and operate complex processes with high-quality controls.
Qualifications:
* GCSEs grade 3 including Maths, English, and Science.
* Valid UK Manual Drivers Licence.
If this opportunity excites you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role, or if you have concerns about flexible working arrangements, please engage with us to find out more about this role.
Join our Wastewater Treatment Team and see how far your career could progress with a company committed to career progression, training, and development opportunities, our customers, and the environment.
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