Support Operator
Liskeard
South West Water – SWW - Operations - Waste Water Services /
Permanent full-time /
On-site
Would you like to use your hands-on experience and skills to join a progressive company?
We currently have a Support Operator position available for a motivated individual to join our team's based in Liskeard, Cornwall. Joining us on a full time permanent basis you will receive a competitive starting annual salary of £25,299.
As Support Operator, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining our wastewater treatment site.
What you'll be doing:
- Carrying out on-site monitoring of treated wastewater and associated plant
- Responding effectively to site conditions and instrument monitoring information
- Storing and handling chemicals in accordance with COSHH, QMS Procedures and relevant Health and Safety standards
- Carrying out calibration and first-line maintenance on instruments & mechanical equipment
- Using PCs, tablets and other computer hardware and software
- Carrying out grass-cutting, weed-killing, and general maintenance in order to maintain site conditions
- Providing thorough, accurate and timely feedback of activities completed
- Adhering to schedules, business rules, and procedures
- Liaising with Area Manager and Field Support Centre to ensure schedules are optimised
What we are looking for:
- 5 GCSEs or equivalent in Maths, English and a Science subject desirable
- An NVQ 2 qualification in Wastewater operations is desirable but full training will be given
- Experience of working in a team and an understanding of the importance of teamwork
- Experience of Health and Safety and an understanding of the importance of it
- Previous experience of operating and maintaining complex processes and working with modern technology is desirable
- Proven experience of working with computers, tablets and various applications/software packages
- Common sense approach to fault finding
- Commitment and drive to succeed within a team environment
What's in it for you:
- Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays.
- Buy or sell annual leave to offer you extra flexibility.
- Buy a bike and safety equipment tax-free, through our Cycle to Work scheme.
- We offer free car parking at the majority of our sites.
- Take up to 26 weeks additional maternity leave.
- Share your parental leave and split your time off to care for your child how you choose.
- Invest in Pennon Group plc through our employee share schemes.
- We support our people by offering a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
- Look after your wellbeing with our Champion Health support platform.
- Enjoy free eye tests and discounts on frames and lenses at Specsavers.
- Enjoy access to thousands of deals and discounts on supermarkets, high street shops, online retailers, travel, eating out, cinemas, gyms, and much more though Perkbox.
- A range of group discounts: The Dell Advantage Programme, Virgin Media Affinity Scheme, Vodaphone Advantage and more.
- A discretionary Bonus.
- Competitive Contributory Pension.
- And plenty more!
At South West Water, we don’t all do the same job, but we each get out of bed in the morning knowing that every day is a chance to make incredible things happen, together. In return for our people’s hard work and commitment, we offer an excellent range of benefits:
Closing Date: Thursday 8th May 2025
If you are looking for a new challenge, please click apply now to be considered as our Catchment Operator - we look forward to receiving your application.
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
