Senior Operator

Description

Work type: You’ll be working 37 hours per week. As part of this role, you will be required to participate in the local catchment stand-by Rota, covering your area and any other areas when required as per current arrangements. This will typically be 1 week in 8 but can be subject to change.

As a Senior Pumping Operator, you will safely deliver operational maintenance activities associated with the operation of pumps and all associated equipment on the pumping wastewater assets bases. You will drive for the optimisation of all pumping performance targets in line with company expectations.

• Take ownership of the site and maintain a safe working environment by always implementing and adhering to Health and Safety procedures. This will include the management of contractors via Control of Work, inducting visitors onto sites and mitigating and resolving hazards as they arise.
• Operate, maintain, and optimise wastewater pumping stations, ensuring that compliance with environmental regulations and Health & Safety is achieved and managed.
• Manage and prioritise workload according to available resource.
• Provide operational support to operators and maintenance technicians as required for standby and absence cover within your operational team.
• Responsible for routine operations, sampling, reporting, data analysis and basic maintenance checks to prevent failure.
• Numerous administration duties including job conversions, raising purchase orders, supporting with resource planning and team hubs.

Requirements

Location: We currently have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Pumping Operator to join our Process & Pumping department covering sites in the York and Tadcaster (and surrounding) area’s. This is a mobile worker, and applicants should live within a reasonable commuting distance.

If you’ve got experience in wastewater treatment or operating wastewater pumping stations and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

• Previous experience of using IT systems such as word is essential as you will be capturing necessary site information on a Toughbook, a mobile computer device.
• The ability to work as part of a team or alone is essential.
• Knowledge and/or previous experience of wastewater treatment.
• B+E category for towing on your driving license.
• This role has a requirement to carry out occasional work in confined spaces so the successful completion of a medical performed by our Occupational Health Department and the relevant training course is essential. The successful candidate must pass strict medical criteria including, BMI, vision, blood pressure, hearing, and Spirometry tests to ensure your full safety when working in hazardous environments.
• CABWI/NVQ/BTEC level 2/3 in wastewater treatment.
• Our Wastewater pumping assets contain a range of complex processes and control systems, so you will need to be able to demonstrate that you can learn technical processes and be able to problem solve and drive process improvements.
• The role is a mixture of technical, analytical, administrative, and manual duties, and each part should be met with interest. It is also essential that you have attention to detail to ensure 'right first-time performance', and that you can work on your own and as part of a team, developing and maintaining effective internal and external relationships.
• The ability to solve problems and ‘think on your feet’ in the field is essential.
• The successful candidate will need a practical mindset, enjoy working outdoors and be comfortable in taking a hands-on approach to work tasks.
• A full valid driving licence is essential as you will be required to travel to various operational sites as part of your daily activities. (with no more than six points).

Benefits

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy!

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

• Attractive pension scheme (Up to 12% company contribution)
• We offer a competitive salary (Salary band 5a) from £32,493 to 38,925 depending on experience.
• Retail savings scheme
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
• Development opportunities in line with the Senior Operator progression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day! (days in lieu of working bank holidays)
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance