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Job Description
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: o Chemical stock levels. o Pump changeovers. o Waste discharge. o Chemical dosing installations. o UV Installations. o Treatment processes (nitrate, iron, manganese, etc.). o 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: o EUSR National Water Hygiene Card o IOSH Managing Safely o Confined Space o HV awareness o Level 3 Controlling Process (NVQ) o 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.