Grounds and Site Maintenance Technician

Description

• Operating and maintaining the sand washing plants
• Assisting the Production team with reservoir and tank cleaning
• Operating specialist mobile plant including skimmers, loading shovels, forklifts, dumpers and excavators
• The completion of reactive and planned grounds and general maintenance work across SWW assets including, but not limited to: Grass Cutting, Hedge Trimming, Pathway repairs, and maintenance, Cover repairs and replacements, Roof gutter repairs and maintenance, painting and decoration, Minor/ interim/temporary tank repairs and periodic cleaning of water treatment process tanks – e.g. clarifier cleaning
• Ensuring that all activities enhance the reputation and image of the company
• Raking and shovelling weed from slow sand filters
• Performing daily water quality checks on the slow sand filters
• Assisting the Production team with valve operations
• Ensuring all work is carried out with due consideration of health and safety and in accordance with Safe Systems of Work
• Site housekeeping, including road sweeping, drain clearing, grass cutting and hedge trimming activities

Requirements

• Experience of working in a team and an understanding of the importance of teamwork
• Able to work to a high standard, with a focus on the quality of work carried out
• Ability to adhere to Risk Assessments and SSOW
• Self-motivated and able to carry out defined duties with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills
• Good level of fitness for the activities outlined

Benefits

• A discretionary Bonus
• Share your parental leave and split your time off to care for your child how you choose
• Buy a bike and safety equipment tax-free, through our Cycle to Work scheme
• Take up to 26 weeks’ additional maternity leave
• 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:
• Competitive Contributory Pension
• Enjoy free eye tests and discounts on frames and lenses at Specsavers
• We support our people by offering a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• 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
• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• We offer free car parking at the majority of our sites
• A flexible approach to working hours which includes extended working periods as part of the HIGH-INTENSITY working pattern
• Look after your wellbeing with our Champion Health support platform
• Invest in Pennon Group plc through our employee share schemes
• Buy or sell annual leave to offer you extra flexibility
• A range of group discounts: The Dell Advantage Programme, Virgin Media Affinity Scheme, Vodaphone Advantage and more

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance