Production Technician

Overview

Operate water treatment sites ensuring water quality, maintenance, and standby support.

Key Responsibilities

• automated maintenance
• equipment maintenance
• water sampling
• asset performance
• event reporting
• control room

Tasks

-To provide standby cover and work flexibly -Liaise with company control room in accordance with operational procedures -Ensure that all chemicals are stored, handled and used safely, effectively and efficiently, in line with company requirements. This includes the use of Breathing Apparatus -To carry out automated maintenance tasks scheduled to the team -To work alongside the asset performance team to ensure reliable optimum performance of site equipment -Ensure that all abnormal events are dealt with in accordance with company procedures and are reported to the Resources & Production Area Manager/Duty Manager -Perform routine and non-routine tasks in accordance with the operational requirements of sites. This may include grounds maintenance, river/intake maintenance, security checks, reservoir and tank cleaning -Carry out operational maintenance on equipment and instrumentation in accordance with work schedules and task instructions -Complete water quality and operational procedures, records/log sheets -Driving of company vehicles; site specific requirements for 4WD, forklift and tractor / trailer -Take water quality samples and carry out on site analyses as required in accordance with work instructions -Participate in technician progression scheme

Requirements

• nvq2
• scada
• water treatment
• coshh
• microsoft office
• driver licence

What You Bring

-5 GCSEs or equivalent at grade A to C in Maths and English -Ability to reach sound judgements and decisions when dealing with often complex issues and operating in highly pressurised situations -Ability to remain self-motivated and committed -Comfortable working from heights and within Confined Spaces; appropriate training will be given -NVQ 2 in Operating Process Plant – or willing to work towards it -Understanding of principals of COSHH, Lone Working procedures and Basic First Aid -Experience in Water Treatment or other relevant process -Use of computer systems for standard software packages such as e-mail, Word and Excel, PDA devices -Skilled communicator with the ability to build strong relationships with people at all levels of the business -Full UK Drivers Licence -Use of computer systems for works SCADA -Excellent organisation skills with the ability to adapt and organise/adapt workload to changing priorities -Alarm response and interpretation, understanding of priorities

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Benefits

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

About South West Water

-South West Water is a leading provider of water and wastewater services, covering Cornwall, Devon, and parts of Dorset. -The company is known for pioneering innovation in water treatment and sustainability efforts across its service regions. -Specializes in providing clean, safe water and efficient wastewater treatment to both residential and commercial customers. -Committed to ensuring the highest standards of water quality and environmental stewardship in all its operations. -One of the standout projects includes the upgrade of wastewater treatment facilities to meet growing demand and environmental standards. -South West Water's operations span a variety of sectors, including residential, commercial, and industrial water services.

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