Job Description

Do you like working outdoors? Are you looking for a role that offers development opportunities? If so, our southern Sewage Pumping Station team is looking for a new team member.

What you\'ll do

Your main responsibilities will include providing support and assistance to other members of the team as and when required. You will maintain and carry out preventative maintenance on all sewage pumping stations and associated assets.

Additionally, you will help to diagnose faults on both mechanical and electrical plant, while also providing a high level of customer service. You will also ensure the health, safety and welfare of colleagues, the public and yourself. In addition, you will manage pollutions in an effective manner.

Providing emergency cover on a standby rota is also required, so you must have a flexible approach to working weekends as standby is essential.

What you\'ll need

You will be a customer-focused individual with a positive approach to resolving problems.

You should be able to work using your own initiative in a pressurised environment during the day or night.

Ideally, you will be confined space trained and qualified to NVQ level 2 in sewerage operations.

In addition, you will ideally have mechanical and electrical skills with formal qualifications in these areas, but this is not essential.

You will also have a willingness to undertake training.

What you\'ll receive

• Total pension contributions up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days\' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days\' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A \xc2\xa31,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

We are one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.

The work we do goes beyond providing an essential public service. We also aim to have a positive impact on the communities we serve and the natural environment.

Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have the opportunity to develop and progress your career, while also receiving health and wellbeing support.

We also continue to promote diversity and inclusion - with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us and if you would like to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you. Please do not hesitate to let us know about any additional support you may need.

Sound interesting? Apply to start your application.

Wessex Water