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Waterways Operative

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Morson Talent

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Coventry
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You should be physically fit, self-motivated, and organized, with O&M experience in water/sewage, good communication skills, and a valid driver's license. Training certifications required.
  • You will inspect, repair, and maintain water and wastewater assets, ensuring compliance and customer service while managing workloads, supporting incidents, and participating in a shift rota.

Requirements

  • The ability to organise with planning abilities
  • Car and Drivers License
  • Self-motivated
  • Be physically fit
  • Good communication skills
  • Following organisational procedures
  • Good written, numerical and verbal skills
  • Flexible approach to short term changes to working arrangements
  • Able to travel nationwide and stay overnight for training etc. when required
  • Evidence of strong determination and problem solving skills
  • Evidence of working independently or within a team
  • Drive and motivation to achieve and deliver the best possible standards (both aesthetically and product quality)
  • Experience in O&M activities
  • Experience in Water/Sewage assets
  • Ability to use safety equipment / tools
  • Basic risk assessment knowledge
  • Qualifications in Water/Sewage treatment - NVQ Level 2 or equivalent (where applicable)
  • 360 Extractor Ticket experience
  • Farming background
  • EUSR Hygiene card
  • Manual Handling Training
  • Confined Space (escape set or full BA)
  • Working at Heights

Responsibilities

  • Dependent on skill set, undertaking day to day inspection, repair and maintenance of water and wastewater assets to defined internal quality standards.
  • Deliver a high level of customer service whilst meeting health and safety, financial, KPI, statutory, quality and contractual compliance.
  • Work with scheduling team and line management to maximise productivity and efficiency.
  • Provide quality daily job feedback to identify follow on work to minimise the avoidable failures for water quality and environmental consents.
  • Provide support to both customers and colleagues with technical input when required.
  • Manage personal workloads to ensure maximum flexibility, productivity and effective time management.
  • Undertake range of activities as required and as skills and ability allow. For ICO employees this may include, O&M activities, CFS testing, meter verification/ installation, lifecycle works and private pipe services and general site maintenance and cleaning duties, tank inspection and cleaning, pipework installation and modification, Water Compliance remedial works, etc.
  • Maintain site standards to food grade level, particularly on water assets.
  • Support local operational incidents
  • Participate in an out-of-hours operational stand-by rota.
  • Carry out O&M works on a Water Treatment works capable of producing 5 mega litres per day.
  • Undertake shift work, consisting of participating a rota containing late shifts, and working weekends and bank holidays.
  • Be able to achieve MoD clearance
  • Travel to various sites required All travel and expenses will be covered.

FAQs

What is the location for the Waterways Operative position?

The position is located in Abergavenny.

What is the duration of the contract for the Waterways Operative role?

The position is initially a 3-month contract, with a permanent offer possible afterward.

What are the main responsibilities of a Waterways Operative?

Responsibilities include inspecting, repairing, and maintaining water and wastewater assets, providing customer service, managing workloads, supporting local operational incidents, and adhering to health and safety and quality standards.

Is shift work required for this position?

Yes, the role requires participation in shift work, including late shifts, weekends, and bank holidays.

What experience is required for the role?

Experience in operating and maintaining water and wastewater assets, minor civil works, and plumbing installation and maintenance is required, along with a good understanding of health and safety.

Is a driver's license necessary for this job?

Yes, a car and valid driver's license are required for this position.

Will travel be required for this position?

Yes, travel to various sites will be required, and all travel expenses will be covered.

Are there specific qualifications needed for the Waterways Operative role?

Experience in O&M activities and water/sewage assets is needed, along with the ability to use safety equipment and basic risk assessment knowledge.

What personal qualities are required for candidates?

Candidates should be self-motivated, physically fit, have good communication skills, and possess a flexible approach to changing work arrangements.

Are there any desirable qualifications or training for this role?

Desired qualifications include NVQ Level 2 in Water/Sewage treatment, 360 Extractor Ticket experience, EUSR Hygiene card, Manual Handling training, Confined Space training, and Working at Heights training.

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