Water Treatment Technician

We currently have an opportunity available for a Water Treatment Technician to join our team working in Okehampton. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive acompetitive salary ofGBP22,000 per annum plus benefits.

South West Water is part of the Pennon Group, a very successful and stable business that prides itself on sustainability. We provide reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for a population of c. 1.7 million in Cornwall, Devon, and parts of Somerset and Dorset.

We believe that by investing in the future of our region, we are not only improving the quality of life for today's residents and visitors but are also taking responsibility for future generations. Responsibility for the environment is central to this. Our aim is to continually drive up standards, particularly in the areas that matter most to our customers.

Our core values which are essential to our success are:

• Trusted - We do the right thing for our customers and stakeholders.
• Collaborative - We forge strong relationships working together to make a positive impact.
• Responsible - We keep our promises to our customers, communities, and each other.
• Progressive - We are always looking for new ways to improve and make life better.

We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. We're one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition. In return, we offer an excellent range of benefits which include free car parking at the majority of our sites, company Sharesave Scheme, and various health benefits.

About the role:

The Water Treatment Technician will operate water treatment sites and associated plant and equipment ensuring that potable water quality and quantity is kept within company standards.

You will also provide out-of-hours standby cover as part of the works' operational rota to ensure sites are maintained out of hours.

Responsibilities of our Water Treatment Technician include:

• 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
• Liaising with the Hub Site Technicians in ensuring water quality and quantity is maintained out of hours and resolve site alarm issues
• 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 carry 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
• Carrying out all duties in accordance with works', company and statutory Health and Safety regulations
• Carrying out automated tasks that are scheduled through the Technician PDA/EDA device
• Liaising with the Asset Performance and MEICA teams to ensure optimum performance of site equipment
• Monitoring, optimising and controlling works' processes ensuring water quality and quantity is maintained within company standards
• Participating in a standby rota and providing additional cover for operational demands and staff absence when required

What we are looking for in our Water Treatment Technician:

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent at grade A to C including Maths and English
• Experience in Water Treatment or other relevant process
• Use of computer systems for works, Eg SCADA
• Use of computer systems for standard software packages and knowledge of portable data devices - Eg PDA/EDA
• Understanding of principles of COSHH, Lone Working procedures and Basic First Aid
• Monitoring and control of abstraction and production volumes
• Calibration and validation of quality instrumentation

Closing date: Sunday 31st October 2021

If you are looking for a new challenge, please click apply now to be considered as our Water Treatment Technician - we look forward to receiving your application.