Wessex Water

Do you have an interest in the environment and want to work in a role that actively reduces pollutions? Do you enjoy working outdoors and being part of a team? If so, we have a great opportunity for you as a Sewage Misuse Prevention Operative!

This role will see you travel across the whole Wessex Water region, which covers Bristol, Salisbury, Bournemouth, Bridgwater and everything in between.

What you'll do

Your aim is to prevent streams and watercourses from becoming polluted. You will do this by inspecting surface water outfalls and sewers to identify misconnected drainage, while also proving and recording any misconnections identified.

You will have a keen focus on the health and safety of yourself, your colleagues, contractors and the general public.

Day to day, you will follow up on private misconnections to ensure correction, investigate reported incidents and work alongside third parties to investigate pollutions or unauthorised discharges.

You will be liaising with the property owners to give advice where possible and produce paper/electronic forms to correct any misconnections.

What you'll need

To succeed in this role, you will be a confident, self-motivated individual who is an effective team worker with excellent public liaison skills, as well as having a positive work ethic to see the job through until completion.

You will also have:

• an understanding of sewerage networks and drainage
• good IT knowledge and experience using Microsoft Excel and Teams
• the ability to think methodically and break down a problem into workable sections
• GCSEs at grades B or 6 in English and maths
• the ability to work well independently as well as part of a team
• a can-do attitude and the willingness to get stuck in
• the ability to work around sewage and lift manholes safely (full PPE will be provided)
• experience with handling customer expectations and reactions.

Due to the travel requirements for this role, holding a valid driving licence is essential. A company vehicle will be provided.

What you'll receive

• 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 ten 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.