Wessex Water

Are you looking for a new career and enjoy solving problems? If so we have an exciting opportunity to join the team at Poole Bioresources Centre. 

The position offers an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team working with a variety of equipment, assets and processes. You will have the opportunity to embrace curiosity and develop new skills outside of your normal day to day activities.

What you'll do

You will be a key member of frontline Bioresources South Operations based at Poole but will also support our operations at Bournemouth. 

Every day is different, you will be working in all weather conditions carrying out a range of tasks, to ensure the essential functions of our Bioresources treatment centres. 

Your day-to-day will include:

• Monitoring process performance, both out in the field and in the control room, using SCADA systems.
• Performing routine maintenance. 
• Taking operational samples.
• Optimising performance inline with key performance indicators.
• Collating and reporting of data to ensure statutory and regulatory compliance.
• Ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of yourself , colleagues, and the  public at all times. 

You will work an 11-hour day shift pattern of four days on, four days off. Your working hours will include weekends as well as performing standby duties on a regular basis and providing emergency cover if required. 

What you'll need

You do not need a background in the Water industry. We would welcome applications from candidates outside of the sector, bringing fresh perspectives and ideas.

We are looking for people who demonstrate a positive outlook and behaviours, that can work under their own initiative, both unsupervised and within a team environment. We are looking for problem solvers, and people who are keen to make a positive impact by looking for ways to help us work more efficiently and effectively. 

You will need to have a flexible approach, with the ability to react quickly and efficiently to changes on any given day or over the course of the job role. If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you!

• Have a valid full UK manual driving licence.
• Able to participate in a Shift & Standby rota. 
• Comfortable working with sewage. 
• Undertake mandatory & upskilling training.

What you'll receive

• A 15% Shift allowance in addition to the advertised salary 
• Standby availability payments in addition to the advertised salary 
• A company van for business use 
• Total pension contributions up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to buy up to 10 days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

We are one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.

The work we do goes beyond providing an essential public service. We also aim to have a positive impact on the communities we serve and the natural environment.

Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have the opportunity to develop and progress your career, while also receiving health and wellbeing support.

We also continue to promote diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us and if you would like to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you. Please do not hesitate to let us know about any additional support you may need.

Sound interesting? Apply to start your application