Provides essential water and wastewater services across the South West of England.
Manage internal & external flooding incidents, reporting, and support for water network.
16 days ago ago
£27,768 - £37,348
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
St Austell, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
2,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Building and development
Water supply
Sewerage services
New connections
Developer Services
Self‑Lay Provider support
Pre‑development services
Standpipe hire
Sector Specialisms
Drinking Water Services
Wastewater Services
Role
Description
incident tracking
flood management
hydraulic modelling
cctv investigation
mst management
data recording
Track NSA performance for flooding work submitted to ensure timescales are being met. Escalate service failures to Asset Manager
Responsible for ensuring flooding feedback has been accurately recorded so that the Flooding Reporting Team are able to report on our flooding events and process the necessary GSS payments accordingly
Supporting the Pollution Technician with their pollution and flooding investigations, including promotion of Section 81 repairs (if required) and providing cover for them in their absence, if required, assist the Pollution Technician with the preparation of Incident Summary Reports for submission to the Regulator covering ‘no impact’, ‘third party’ and non-event scenarios
Take the lead at a local area level on flooding management, primarily focussed on incident management, recording and reporting on internal systems (FIRS)
Track and manage internal flooding and external flooding incidents (within property curtilages) through to resolution, ensuring all data is entered onto FIRS in line with the business process timescales
Promote further work for asset failures that are within property curtilages and track to completion. This includes reactive repairs, RIO, planned programme, CCTV investigations, reactive cleansing, hydraulic modelling, flood mitigation modelling, LYL/FOG investigations
Work with the Planned Work Technician to ensure that MST frequencies are changed as required and MST’s are removed/added
Take part in an Out of hours rota if required
Ensure that Health and Safety policies and standards are adhered to at all times
Requirements
nvq
data analysis
gcses
ms office
on-call
driving licence
ONC / City and Guilds in relevant subject or NVQ Waste Water Process or Sewerage Control Level 2 standard of competence or HNC / Water Diploma
Technical outlook and ability to analyse and administer varied data sources to make decision and or present information for action
5 GCSEs at grades A-C or equivalent including Maths, English and a Science subject; or
Ability to undertake out of hours standby duties
Use of computer systems which will include both MS Office
Ability to adapt to changes within the wastewater services team and able to flex activities to support the wider team
Full UK Drivers Licence
Benefits
A discretionary Bonus
Financial support services
A range of Group Discounts
Competitive Contributory Pension
Cycle to Work Scheme
Share-save Scheme
Wellbeing support programmes
Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
mandatory dbs check required before onboarding.
Company
Overview
30 Years
Experience in Water Services
The company has extensive experience providing water services to the region.
2,000 Employees
Dedicated Staff
The company employs a large team to deliver vital water services.
1.6M People
Serving the Community
The company plays a vital role in managing the water supply for over 1.6 million people across multiple regions.
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.
Culture + Values
Trusted
Collaborative
Responsible
Progressive
Environment + Sustainability
100k tonnes CO₂
Operational carbon emissions target
The company aims to achieve net zero by 2030 by reducing operational carbon emissions by up to 100,000 tonnes of CO₂.
100%
Electric vehicle fleet
The company operates a 100% electric car and van fleet, contributing to reduced emissions.
250k trees
Tree planting initiative
The company plans to plant 250,000 trees by 2025 to support reforestation and carbon sequestration.
£2.5B investment
Sustainability investment
The company has committed £2.5 billion from 2025–2030 for storm overflow reduction, nutrient pollution prevention, and biodiversity conservation.
Biogas capture from wastewater treatment and use for vehicle fuel or grid injection
Hydro-electric generation at Mary Tavy, solar PV and wind on-site
Reducing leaks by 15%
Restoring peatland to store carbon and enhance biodiversity
Since 2019, nature-based solutions include managing 126,733 ha land, restoring 3,907 ha peatland
Inclusion & Diversity
30%
Gender Diversity Target
Committed to increasing gender diversity in boardrooms and business leadership.
10k Interns
Black Internship Initiative
Supporting the 10,000 Black Interns initiative to expand career opportunities.
Disability Confident employer
Women’s Network, LGBTQ+ Network, and other employee networks influencing business direction
Mental Health Awareness Month, Black History Month, and guest‑speaker events hosted
Company‑wide statement: “Be Rock Solid – Build trust and be trusted”; “Be You – bring your best… make your mark”; “Be the Future – Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.”