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Operator - Yorkshire Water

Date Posted: Dec 21, 2023
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Job Detail

  • Location:
    , United Kingdom
  • Company:
  • Type:
    Full Time/Permanent
  • Shift:
    First Shift (Day)
  • Career Level:
    Entry Level
  • Positions:
    3
  • Experience:
    2 Year
  • Gender:
    No Preference
  • Degree:
  • Apply Before:
    Feb 27, 2025

Job Description

Job description:

Role: Process Operator in our Process & Pumping department.

Salary & Benefits: Salary from £23,500 to £29,838 per annum dependant on experience, benefits include, annual bonus, company vehicle, attractive pension scheme (Up to 10% company contribution), life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary and 25 days annual leave plus additional days in lieu of working bank holidays, plus a wellness day, standby payment and associated overtime payment when called out and development opportunities in line with the Operator progression plan. We also offer a fantastic flexible benefits package, where you can choose from benefits such as health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. Colleagues also have access to a retail savings scheme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location: We currently have an exciting opportunity and vacancy for a Process Operator to join our Process & Pumping department in our Wastewater Service Delivery business area based in the Tadcaster area, spanning from Howden to Eggborough, Market Weighton, Poole and Weeton. Applicants should live within a reasonable commuting distance of our Tadcaster sites.

Working hours: You’ll be working 37 hours per week, and once fully trained and assessed for independent working, you will be expected to participate in an out of hours standby rota which will include evenings, weekends, and overnight callouts. This is done in a planned & scheduled way so you will have visibility of exactly when you will be on call.

What we do:

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity.

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. <function> are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. 

Where you fit?

You will work as part of an operational team to deliver exceptional performance against stretching targets whilst ensuring regulatory compliance and driving customer confidence and satisfaction. You will also be expected to undertake reactive and proactive site visits to ensure our most critical assets meet regulatory compliance thus protecting our environment from pollution and maintaining a great service for our customers.

As an Operator you will take personal responsibility for yourself, and others, with regards to health and safety. You will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with Yorkshire Water's Health and Safety policies whilst undertaking basic grounds maintenance, site tasks, site maintenance and general housekeeping duties.

Your duties will include tasks such as:

  • Reacting to RTS alarms and pollution incidents
  • Gathering evidence at suspected pollution incidents
  • Lifting, checking, and unblocking pumps
  • Taking samples, analysing results, and trouble-shooting any issues impacting sample results
  • Raising follow-on work for internal support services

What skills, experience and training you will need:

Full training on all mandatory courses will be provided to allow you to work safely and independently and a company van, tools, equipment, Toughbook, mobile phone, sat nav and all corporate clothing will be provided.

It is essential that you have a practical mindset, enjoy working outdoors in all weathers and be comfortable taking a hands-on approach to work tasks.

The role involves working alone and as part of a team in all weathers, so you should be a resilient self-starter with good time management and the ability to efficiently manage your own workload.

You should be prepared to challenge unsafe working practices and be confident in reporting these to management.

You should also be a good problem-solver, decision maker, communicator and one who displays exemplary attitudes and behaviours.

Previous experience of using IT systems such as word is essential as you will be capturing necessary site information on a ‘Toughbook’.

You will be required to travel to various operational sites as part of your daily activities. Therefore, a full valid driving licence is a requirement of this role (with no more than 6 points on your licence).

This role has a requirement to carry out occasional work in confined spaces so the successful completion of a medical performed by our Occupational Health Department and the relevant training course is essential. The successful candidate must pass strict medical criteria including, BMI, vision, blood pressure, hearing, and Spirometry tests to ensure your full safety when working in hazardous environments.

Knowledge and/or previous experience of Wastewater Treatment is desirable.

What's in it for you?

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and you match the skills required, then please apply online and complete the application process and submitting an up-to-date CV.

Recruitment Process –

To assess your skills effectively, our selection process includes a competency-based interview which will be face to face.

Advert closing date: 7th January 2024

Interviews: TBC

Company Information

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

Kelda Group values equality, diversity, and inclusion we believe that everyone should be treated with respect. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, religion or belief and trade union membership.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

Benefits

Salary & Benefits: Salary from £23,500 to £29,838 per annum dependant on experience, benefits include, annual bonus, company vehicle, attractive pension scheme (Up to 10% company contribution), life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary and 25 days annual leave plus additional days in lieu of working bank holidays, plus a wellness day, standby payment and associated overtime payment when called out and development opportunities in line with the Operator progression plan. We also offer a fantastic flexible benefits package, where you can choose from benefits such as health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. Colleagues also have access to a retail savings scheme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Skills Required

Company Overview

, United Kingdom

What we’re all about We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan ahead to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow, always. 24/7, 365, we provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire... Read More

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