Wessex Water

Do you like working outdoors? Are you looking for a role that offers development opportunities? If so, we have a great opportunity for you to join our Water Recycling team as a Team Leader.

What you'll do 

Working within the West of our region, which covers the Yeovil area, you will provide a technical support function to all staff during and out of hours to ensure the operation and maintenance of water recycling centres.

As a Team Leader you will be responsible for:

• activities delivered by Operators to ensure you meet the relevant key performance indicators and service level agreement targets for approximately 50 sites within the Western region
• managing the working relationships between external and internal departments
• resolving technical problems in the operation and maintenance of assets using advance fault finding and solution skills
• making sound judgements and decisions to manage workloads and incidents 
• contributing to the planning and implementation of necessary change to meet business goals. This includes the use of company systems and Microsoft programs
• assisting in supervising 10 Operatives, supporting, training and mentoring staff at all levels
• providing scheduling support to plan and organise work to ensure all business targets are achieved
• taking part in a full standby rota.

What you'll need 

You will have excellent knowledge of the treatment process with a passion for delivering the highest performance and quality. Ideally, you will have or be working towards a level 3 in Sewage Treatment Works (all wastewater units).

You will also need:

• to be able to make the correct decisions under pressure
• a knowledge of IOSHH health and safety would be of benefit.

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 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.