Water Operations Technician

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Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience, plus bonus, access to a company van, and Veolia benefits
Hours: 40h per week, 8:00AM to 4.30PM, Monday to Friday
Location: Tidworth, but will require travel to our sites in the South region

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.

As a Water Operations Technician you'll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you:

• 25 days of annual leave
• Refer an Engineer to us once you've joined and earn £1000
• Access to our company pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing:

• Working in and around MOD sites, working in high security areas with special access
• Operation and maintenance of potable water network, water treatment works, storage reservoirs and water abstraction process.
• Planning and implementation of leakage control activities.
• Analysis of network data.
• Identifying and responding to leaks and bursts
• Monitoring potable water network for flow, pressure, leakage etc
• Preparation of reports
• Water Quality sampling
• Potential member of out-of hours standby arrangements.

This role involves working outside in all weather and you must be able to respond to and resolve emergency situations.

What we're looking for:

• Qualification/Experience in water network and or treatment operation or a wealth of experience within clean water operations environment
• Thorough working knowledge of leakage identification and control
• Awareness and understanding of the regulatory aspects within the water industry, particularly in relation to water quality.
• Valve/network control and isolation operations.
• Leakage management experience
• Water quality sampling experience
• Water regulations inspector (certified)
• Accredited Risk Assessor
• Water hygiene (EUSR)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance.

This position is suited to an individual that is looking to develop their Technician skills, delivering operational performance of a potable water network including leakage and process operation.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.