Wessex Water

Do you like working outdoors? Are you looking for a role that offers development opportunities? Do you want to have a positive impact on our customers? If so, this role would be perfect for you to start your career as part of an award-winning business.

You will carry out water mains flushing which helps with the reduction of discolouration and water quality issues.

Based out of Taunton in Somerset, you will travel and work around Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire. Therefore, you will need to hold a valid driving licence – a company vehicle will be provided for your travel.

What you'll do

As a Supply Quality Technician, you will work as part of a team that reports to the Supply Quality Technician Team Leader.

You will be responsible for actively flushing the demand management areas (DMAs) identified and ensuring they are completed on time and schedule, as well as assisting in the reduction of discolouration and water quality issues. 

Once the flushing has been completed you will need to record information you have generated, such as volumes of water, lengths of main flushed and levels of discolouration found on the company database to enable others to analyse the data. 

With training, you will be expected to plan how the flushing of each DMA is to be carried out to ensure the maximum removal of deposits from water mains with minimal impact on customers, while also writing basic reports on our findings after works are completed.

There are occasions when we respond to reactive requests for flushing assistance as a team to enable other parts of the network to operate the system but limit the impact of discoloured water on our customers.

What you'll need

To be successful you will have a 'can do' attitude, while also being confident and self-motivated.

 It is preferred that you will have some relevant experience in the water industry, but training can be provided for the right candidate.

You will also have:

• an understanding of water supply networks and potential problems
• knowledge of hydraulics
• knowledge of DMA zoning
• NRSWA Street Works certification
• a valid driving licence
• a hygiene card
• an understanding of the Lone Worker system and the health and safety policies and services available.

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 be a Disability Confident Employer and have signed the Armed Forces Covenant.

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.

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