South East Water UK
Production Technician (Water Recycling)
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Do you have knowledge or experience in the water industry? Can you work well independently? If this sounds like you, then you’ll want to learn more about this opportunity…
We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for. In this Production Technician role, you will be responsible for the monitoring, controlling, and maintenance of the sludge treatment process at Barcombe treatment works. You will oversee the proper usage of chemicals throughout the treatment process, as well as ensuring the sludge works and related sites are running efficiently.
Some experience in the water industry, either in fresh water or waste management, is crucial. This will allow you to work independently and ensure that all compliance and health and safety measures are adhered to. Ideally, you have strong record-keeping skills and are able to use basic IT systems.
As well as looking after sludge treatment, you will also be expected to maintain the grounds and lagoon, ensuring everything is tidy and well maintained.
If you enjoy having the freedom to plan your day out and work independently, this role will suit you.
In this role, you will be working Monday to Friday 7:30 – 3:30, with a half hour early finish on Fridays. You will be based at the Barcombe site only and will not be required to work a standby rota. There are some opportunities for overtime, but this will be on an ad hoc basis.
Main Responsibilities
- Monitoring and maintaining security of the sludge works on the production site.
- Accurately completing all necessary administration associated with reactive and planned maintenance work relating to sludge works.
- Ensuring Barcombe sludge works are in a clean and tidy condition.
- Adhering to all H&S legislation, Company policies, and Production “Standard Operating Procedures” (SOP).
- Assisting other members of the Production team with Confined Space Entry where 3 or more bodies are required to complete a job. Training will be provided.
- Recording and archiving of operational data relating to sludge works where appropriate.
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Experience / Qualifications / Skills (Essential)
- Educated to GCSE level
- IT literate and able to use basic systems
- Good administrative skills
- Some experience in the water industry (waste water or fresh)
- Knowledge of front loader / WAMITAB are desirable but not essential
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We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That’s why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, and identity.
You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment, and career progression with South East Water.
Benefits package
- Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.
- 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
- Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.
- Paid volunteering days.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Health cash plan.
- Life assurance.
- Wellbeing related benefits.
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To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our careers website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.
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Compensation package
£30,150
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- Come to work to be safe, valued, and trusted.
- We’ll encourage you to create and pursue new opportunities for personal growth.
- A place to be the real you, build deeper connections, and enjoy a sense of belonging.
- Be invested in helping us to create a sustainable water supply for now and in the future.
• We supply top-quality drinking water to 2.3 million customers in the southeast of England. Through a network of 9,000 miles of pipe, we deliver 544 million litres of water every day. It's the skill and expertise of our employees that ensures our water meets the highest standards. We make sure we can meet the needs of our customers both now and in the future.
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