Technical Operator - Water Industry

Technical Operator - Water Industry

Up to £33,500 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, plus 1 week in every 6 weeks standby duty
Location: Cambridge

About Us:

At Cambridge Water, we deliver clean and reliable water supplies to around 1.7 million customers within the South Staffs and Cambridge regions. As a water-only company, providing clean, healthy water 24 hours a day, 365 days a year is at the very heart of what we do, and that s where you come in.

The Role:

• You will be responsible for maintaining the control and operation of strategic water treatment sites aligned with regulatory guidelines.
• Manage your time effectively to complete a demanding schedule of plant maintenance activities.
• Knowledge and application of technical skills to operate, maintain, improve, and repair equipment.
• Respond to site and equipment breakdowns and safely restore plant supply.
• Responsible for the maintenance of production source sites, including:
- Chemical stock levels.
- Pump changeovers.
- Waste discharge.
- Chemical dosing installations.
- UV Installations.
- Treatment processes (nitrate, iron, manganese, etc.).
- Diesel generator.
• Assist production technicians and carry out technical installations (electrical, mechanical, and chemical).
• Understand the principles of site design/operation.
• Supervise and partake in the cleaning of contact tanks and reservoirs.
• Utilise appropriate safety and environmental procedures for people, processes, materials, products, and equipment to ensure a safe working environment for the entire team.

What You ll Need:

• Water industry experience would be advantageous.
• Technical knowledge in mechanical engineering.
• HNC level (or equivalent) qualification in Electrical Engineering is desirable or relevant industry experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of chemical handling and dosing systems is desirable.

What You ll Get in Return:

• A competitive salary up to £33,500 per annum depending on your experience.
• Company pension with employer contribution.
• Company Van
• Group pension 6% matched pension.
• 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) standard.
• Holiday buy-back scheme (up to a max of 5 days).
• 24-hour helpline providing free and confidential advice to you and your family on financial, legal, marital, and health matters.
• We provide the following accreditations to enhance your professional growth in the water sector:
- EUSR National Water Hygiene Card
- IOSH Managing Safely
- Confined Space
- HV awareness
- Level 3 Controlling Process (NVQ)
- Level 3 Water Treatment Operations (Diploma).

If you have the necessary qualifications, we'll give your application priority at Cambridge Water to support your career growth.

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