Job number UU02457
Country: United Kingdom
Region: Manchester
Location name: Worthington Water Treatment Works, Chorley Road, Standish, Wigan, Manchester, WN1 2UY
Posting End Date: 16/04/2025
Band: 6a
Role Type: Permanent
Work hours: 37 Hours per Week
Salary: £36805
To provide great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West.
United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.
We value diversity, inclusion, and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.
We uphold our ethics, values, and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers, and communities.
Benefits
* A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays.
* A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover.
* Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements.
* A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme.
* MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions.
* Best Doctors.
* Salary Finance.
* Wealth at Work courses.
* Deals and discounts.
* EVolve Car Scheme.
* Employee Assistance Plan.
* Mental health first aiders.
* ShareBuy.
* MORE Choices flexible benefits.
* Enhanced parental leave schemes.
Job Purpose
Be seen as the sole owner of the assets and DMAs within a predefined geographical area, and will support the effective operation and maintenance of the network assets listed along with the delivery of the Distribution Operations Maintenance Strategy (DOMS) for water network assets.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
* Conduct inspections and maintenance of water network assets, including service reservoirs, pumping stations, and pressure vessels, while ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations. Support activities like mains flushing, confined space entry, and reservoir maintenance to maintain high operational standards.
* Provide assistance during incidents such as P1 leak response, water network risk assessments, and pollution reporting. Offer technical support for Pressure Management Valve issues, DG3 event validation, and water quality monitoring.
* Identify opportunities for improvement within the water network, conduct local investigations, undertake rezoning and DMA/DPA setups, and address illegal connections. Support strategic projects and ensure operational efficiency across all networks.
* Operate, optimise, and maintain critical equipment such as pumps, standby generators, and lifting devices. Support statutory testing for pressure vessels, adhere to regulatory standards, and manage New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) site setups.
* Play a key role in mentoring apprentices and training new staff. Assist in developing skills across the team, ensuring effective succession planning and knowledge-sharing within the organisation.
Technical Skills & Experience
* Demonstrable Water Network technical experience, including leakage detection and repair.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, effective influencing and negotiation skills.
* Strong customer service focus and be able to resolve customer issues.
* The ability to work alone efficiently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
* A good level of competency in the use of relevant IT packages e.g. INS, GIS, STS, Water Core, SHED.
Qualifications
* GCSE grade C or above, City and Guilds, or ability to demonstrate technical and customer skills.
We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.
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