Water Quality Technician

Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

Salary & Benefits:  Salary range £19,617 – £24,521 per annum dependent on experience. Benefits include company pension, 25 days annual leave and performance bonus and retail savings scheme. We also offer a fantastic benefits package, which includes Online GP Service, Life Insurance and many more!

We currently have two vacancies for Water Quality Technician’s in the Reservoir Inspection and Cleaning team within Water Quality Operational Science Team, in Water Service Delivery.  The role is based at Eccup Water Treatment Works, Leeds.

This is a permanent position, working full time -37 hours per week. The working hours are between 7:00am-5:00pm – Monday to Wednesday and 7:00am-4:00pm on a Thursday with a Friday off each week, additional working hours are sometimes required on a Friday or weekends, with prior agreement.

You will travel across the Yorkshire region daily for which a company vehicle is provided.

What will the role involve?

You will be responsible as part of a coordinated team working across the Yorkshire region for delivering the company’s service reservoir inspecting and cleaning programme. You will carry out basic repairs/maintenance on assets while testing their integrity, which will ensure potable water quality and public health compliance. You will deliver asset and operational excellence, support regulatory compliance, operational integrity and resilience, while delivering excellent standards and performance in health and safety.

Some key responsibilities include the following: –

Service tank integrity inspections of potable water assets such as underground storage reservoirs and Water Towers, recording these on inspection reports and the company’s Reservoir database
Cleaning potable water storage tanks by operating plant and equipment (pumps, hoses, pressure washers and grounds maintenance equipment) in-line with procedures and training
Undertaking maintenance and repair of plant and equipment
Undertaking basic maintenance and repair of upstands and hatches
Inspect and reporting faults on water mains air valves upstream of service reservoirs
Basic maintenance of secondary chlorination units
Report and rectify issues that might affect water quality/public health
Prepare site packs for each job using IT systems/equipment
What skills are we looking for?

The successful candidate will be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions. You will be carrying out physically demanding work daily in service reservoir tanks which are cold, wet environments. You will have previous experience/knowledge of working in an operational environment where Health and Safety is key. Previous experience of using Plant Equipment, pumps, pressure washers, is advantageous, although full training will be provided. The role involves extensive manual handling, and you must be comfortable working in and entering confined spaces as well as working from height including Control of Works, all training will be provided.

As part of this role, you will be required to work within confined spaces, any 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. If you wish to speak with us about any of these tests and how you may be impacted by these then please contact us before you submit an application and we are happy to discuss this with you on an individual basis.

You will be confident using a range of IT systems and be able to learn new things quickly.

You will be a confident communicator able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a range of key stakeholders.

There is a requirement to travel across the Yorkshire region daily, therefore a full valid UK driving licence is a requirement of this role, with no more than 6 points. You will need your own vehicle/transport to travel to Eccup Water Treatment Works, Leeds but will then pick up a company vehicle to use as part of the role.

What’s in it for you?

We are committed to attracting and developing the best people across our business. Our success relies on our ability to provide a supportive, inclusive and motivating environment where everyone has a role to play in supporting the delivery of outstanding service to our customers.

We offer excellent career opportunities to our colleagues, in an environment that is challenging and rewarding.

We are looking for highly talented people who can demonstrate an affinity with our values to help us achieve our vision of ‘taking responsibility for the water environment for good’. In return, we offer a lively and diverse environment in which people can build a long and varied career, rewarded with an excellent salary and benefits package.

We operate Hybrid working arrangements with attendance at your base location or sites will be for meetings or collaborative working.

If you feel this opportunity is suitable and you match the skills required, then please apply online and complete the application process.

Advert End Date: Friday 19th May 2023

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.

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

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.

Profile:

You will be responsible as part of a coordinated team working across the Yorkshire region for delivering the company’s service reservoir inspecting and cleaning programme. You will carry out basic repairs/maintenance on assets while testing their integrity, which will ensure potable water quality and public health compliance. You will deliver asset and operational excellence, support regulatory compliance, operational integrity and resilience, while delivering excellent standards and performance in health and safety.