Grounds Maintenance operator at United Utilities in Stodday, England, United Kingdom | GBP27,841-27,841 | Kablio

Role

Description

health safety

site standards

remedial work

equipment checks

plant operation

pesticide handling

Adhering to Health and Safety requirements and to complying with regulations and internal company policy.
Identifying any site standards improvements and winter work during the scheduled visits.
Carrying out minor remedial work on non-assets (e.g. paving flags), appropriate to the level of competence and training.
Operating and performing daily checks on a variety of powered and non-powered plant, tools and equipment including vehicles, ride on mowers and small hand held tools
Working closely with the process and network teams while on their sites.
Application and handling of pesticides.

Requirements

pesticide application

grounds maintenance

driving licence

planning

customer service

risk assessment

Desirable Pesticide Application PA1 & PA6 Pa6aw
Desirable to hold accredited Grounds Maintenance qualifications e.g. Lantra, City & Guilds, NPTC etc.
A full UK driving license.
Ability to plan activities on a variety of sites to a schedule provided.
Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
Ability to risk assess dynamically.
Excellent communication skills in order to liaise with a range of stakeholders.

Benefits

Mental health first aiders
Enhanced parental leave schemes
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
Salary Finance
Employee Assistance Plan
EVolve Car Scheme
A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
Wealth at Work courses
MORE Choices flexible benefits
Deals and discounts
Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded 1995

Year Established

Resulting from the merger of North West Water and NORWEB.

7+ Million People

Population Served

Provides essential water and sewage services across the region.

£1.9B Revenue

Annual Revenue

Demonstrates strong financial health and operational efficiency.

30+ Facilities

Renewable Energy Plants

Generating power from sewage sludge, contributing to sustainability goals.

It operates across North West England, supplying drinking water and treating sewage.
The company manages vast infrastructure, including thousands of kilometers of pipelines and nearly 600 treatment works.
Typical projects include reservoir management, leak detection, and wastewater upgrades.
Specializing in water and wastewater services, infrastructure upkeep, and renewable energy generation.

Culture + Values

We put people first.
We care about the environment.
We work together, share knowledge and support each other.
We are committed to making things better for everyone.
We act with integrity and are accountable for our actions.
We deliver what we promise.

Environment + Sustainability

50% by 2025

Carbon Emission Reduction

Aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2025 as part of broader sustainability goals.

15% by 2025

Water Leakage Reduction

Committed to reducing water leakage by 15% by 2025 to improve water resource efficiency.

£1.6B over 5 years

Environmental Investment

Investing £1.6 billion in environmental improvements over five years to support sustainability initiatives.

90% Sustainably Sourced

Sustainable Supply Chain

Ensuring 90% of materials are sourced sustainably to promote ethical and environmental practices.

Restoring habitats across the region with a focus on biodiversity.

Inclusion & Diversity

40% Women

Senior Leadership Gender Balance

Target for women representation in senior leadership roles by 2030.

50% Women

Entry-Level Gender Mix

Target for women representation in entry-level roles.

12% Minority

Board Members from Ethnic Minorities

Representation of ethnic minority backgrounds among board members.

Launching mentoring programs for women and underrepresented groups.
Active participation in industry diversity initiatives.

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Role

Description

health safety

site standards

remedial work

equipment checks

plant operation

pesticide handling

Adhering to Health and Safety requirements and to complying with regulations and internal company policy.
Identifying any site standards improvements and winter work during the scheduled visits.
Carrying out minor remedial work on non-assets (e.g. paving flags), appropriate to the level of competence and training.
Operating and performing daily checks on a variety of powered and non-powered plant, tools and equipment including vehicles, ride on mowers and small hand held tools
Working closely with the process and network teams while on their sites.
Application and handling of pesticides.

Requirements

pesticide application

grounds maintenance

driving licence

planning

customer service

risk assessment

Desirable Pesticide Application PA1 & PA6 Pa6aw
Desirable to hold accredited Grounds Maintenance qualifications e.g. Lantra, City & Guilds, NPTC etc.
A full UK driving license.
Ability to plan activities on a variety of sites to a schedule provided.
Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
Ability to risk assess dynamically.
Excellent communication skills in order to liaise with a range of stakeholders.

Benefits

Mental health first aiders
Enhanced parental leave schemes
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
Salary Finance
Employee Assistance Plan
EVolve Car Scheme
A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
Wealth at Work courses
MORE Choices flexible benefits
Deals and discounts
Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded 1995

Year Established

Resulting from the merger of North West Water and NORWEB.

7+ Million People

Population Served

Provides essential water and sewage services across the region.

£1.9B Revenue

Annual Revenue

Demonstrates strong financial health and operational efficiency.

30+ Facilities

Renewable Energy Plants

Generating power from sewage sludge, contributing to sustainability goals.

It operates across North West England, supplying drinking water and treating sewage.
The company manages vast infrastructure, including thousands of kilometers of pipelines and nearly 600 treatment works.
Typical projects include reservoir management, leak detection, and wastewater upgrades.
Specializing in water and wastewater services, infrastructure upkeep, and renewable energy generation.

Culture + Values

We put people first.
We care about the environment.
We work together, share knowledge and support each other.
We are committed to making things better for everyone.
We act with integrity and are accountable for our actions.
We deliver what we promise.