The Role
We’re looking for someone hands-on, team focused individual to help keep our wastewater treatment sites running smoothly.
Based on site, you’ll carry out essential tasks across a number of treatment sites, helping us meet important environmental, safety and customer standards. From taking samples and readings to cleaning and routine checks, your work will play a key part in protecting public health, the environment, and the communities we serve.
Key Accountabilities
- Carrying out day-to-day operational and maintenance tasks across wastewater treatment processes.
- Helping ensure our sites meet environmental regulations and performance targets.
- Taking a hands-on approach to both planned and reactive work.
- Adapting to change tasks and priorities as needed.
- Carry out routine checks, inspections, and maintenance tasks across operational sites.
- Support with investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions where required.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to optimise contractors to deliver operational objectives.
Essential Skills & Experience
- A full UK driving license is required.
- Worked in a related industry with similar operational environments and technical demands.
- Knowledge of environmental output standards, compliance requirements, and procedures.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think on your feet.
- Able to always follow processes and work safely.
- Comfortable working in a physically active, hands-on role.
- Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- A flexible approach to work changing tasks and priorities.
- Willingness and ability to work towards an accredited qualification relevant to the role.
Benefits
- A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
- A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
- Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
- A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
- MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
- Best Doctors
- Salary Finance
- Wealth at Work courses
- Deals and discounts
- EVolve Car Scheme
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Mental health first aiders
- ShareBuy
- MORE Choices flexible benefits
- Enhanced parental leave schemes
About Us
Salary - £30,952
Work Type - Onsite
Job Location - North West, United Kingdom
Role Type - Permanent
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
United Utilities’ (UU)purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier NorthWest of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way thatrespects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society. We value diversity, inclusionand innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people cangrow, excel, and be themselves. We uphold our ethics, valuesand business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals andobjectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customersand communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join anetwork of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming andsupportive organisation to be part of. We’ve got a lot to offer.You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of corebenefits that reflect your value and value contribution.
