Job Description

Salary:Up to £35,442 per annum (DOE) | Company Benefits

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Location:Cambridge, Cambridgeshire(Travel shall be required)

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Relocation Support:Relocation assistance and support may be available for candidates who need to move to the local area to take

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up this position, subject to eligibility and company policy.

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Contract: Full Time | Permanent | 40 hours per week

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About Us:

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South Staffordshire Water operates across two regions as Cambridge Water and South Staffs Water, and is a privately-owned

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regulated water only company.

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South Staffs Water supplies a population of nearly 1.3 million. The area of supply stretches from the edge of Ashbourne in the

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North, to Halesowen in the South, and from Burton-on-Trent in the East, to Kinver in the West.

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The Role:

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As a Technical Operator, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of key water treatment

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sites. Working closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders, you'll be responsible for maintaining and optimising

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plant performance while managing a wide-ranging and demanding schedule of maintenance activities.

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This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same, offering a rewarding mix of operational responsibility, technical

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problem-solving, and continuous learning.

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As part of our commitment to attracting experienced water industry professionals, relocation assistance may be available for

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candidates who can demonstrate relevant operational experience within the water sector and are required to move closer to the

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Cambridge operational area. This support is designed to help us recruit and retain specialist skills critical to delivering safe

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and reliable water services.

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Key Responsibilities:

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- Operate, monitor,



and maintain strategic source water treatment sites to ensure consistent plant performance
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- Carry out planned preventative maintenance and respond promptly to breakdowns to restore operations safely
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- Perform basic electrical and mechanical tasks as part of routine maintenance and repair activities
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- Apply technical knowledge to troubleshoot, repair, and improve plant equipment
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- Effectively plan and prioritise your workload to meet a demanding maintenance schedule
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- Work in line with health, safety, and environmental standards, ensuring safe systems of work at all times
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- Review and follow risk assessments and safe working procedures, challenging practices where necessary
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- Ensure quality standards and compliance procedures are consistently met
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- Build strong working relationships with colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders
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- Demonstrate an understandingofsite design, processes, and operational principles
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What You'll Need:

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- A strong electrical or mechanical background within utilities, manufacturing, or a similar industrial environment (essential)
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- Experience in the water industry (highly desirable but not essential)
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- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
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- A full UK driving licence
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- A proactive and safety-focused mindset, with confidence in reviewing risk assessments and promoting safe working practices
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- Excellent organisational and time management skills
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- A willingness to learn and develop within a technical operational environment
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What You'll Get:

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- Family-Friendly Leave: Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid
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- Carer's Days
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- Financial & Life Assurance:Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options
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- Health & Wellbeing:Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents
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- Lifestyle & Perks:Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers
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- Professional Development: Hands-on training and ongoing career development opportunities
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- Inclusion & Belonging: Active People Networks – Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women's Network, Parent & Carer Networking
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- Group and more
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- Performance & Recognition: Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.
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- Relocation Assistance: Subject to eligibility and intended primarily for applicants who bring both relevant water industry experience, and technical operational expertise, and would need to relocate for this role.
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At South Staffordshire Limited, inclusion matters. We have a wide range of employee networks which are employee-led communities

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that bring our people together, support different perspectives and create a strong sense of belonging. Our people are encouraged

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to get involved as members or allies.

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We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

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We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including all genders, ethnicity, sexual orientations, and

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physical and neurodiverse abilities.

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We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and encourage you to let us know how we can best support you throughout the

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