United Utilities
Technical Officer

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Salary - 51233
Work Type - Onsite
Job Location - Wybersley Water Treatment Works, Andrew Lane, High Lane, Stockport, SK6 8HY
Role Type - Permanent
Employment Type - Full Time
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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. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.
We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.
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
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- MORE Choices flexible benefits
- Enhanced parental leave schemes
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Job Purpose
You will meet all water quality and environmental compliance standards, as well as complying with all company, statutory and regulatory policies and procedures relating to health, safety and security within a defined Water Production Area. You will be part of a team of Process Controllers and multi-skilled
Engineers who are responsible for the safe effective operation, maintenance and optimisation of water production assets.
What You Will Be Doing:
As Technical Officer you will work in conjunction with Process Controllers and the Water Production Manager, identifying operational problems and existing asset needs relating to compliance, condition, serviceability & optimisation. You will also be required to:
- Help ensure compliance with all regulatory output standards and to meet all internal key performance indicators for all works within an operational area or specified strategic site.
- Analyse data relating to site performance.
- Investigate Water Quality failures with the Regulations team, Process Controllers and Operational Scientists.
- Write and review risk assessment/method statements for planned and reactive work on sites within span of control.
- Chair T1 element of DOMS process and actively contribute to T2 DOMS meeting as well as raising problems requiring capital intervention onto Optimus.
- Work with the Water Production Manager and Area Production Manager to help drive out new initiatives as appropriate.


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What We Are Looking For:
To be successful in this role you will need an in-depth technical knowledge of the water treatment process with appropriate operational experience. You will also need:
- To have completed or be working towards an accredited qualification or standard that is relevant to your role in a technical discipline
- The ability to balance a busy workload whilst managing to meet key targets and produce high quality work.
- Excellent communication skills.
- The ability to utilise all analytical data tools.
- Knowledge of safe systems of work, company policy, statutory regulations, operations procedures, maintenance procedures, administration procedures.
- A full driving licence
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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