DWS Maintenance Technician

We currently have an opportunity available for a DWS Maintenance Technician to join our team working in DWS East area which incorporates North & East Devon. Joining us on a full-time, permanent basis you will receive a competitive salary of £22,000 - £27,000 per annum in line with company progression scheme plus standby & overtime

About the role:

As our DWS Maintenance Technician, you will provide an operational maintenance support role to the Network Service Delivery teams. Completing maintenance tasks such as Service reservoir cleaning, pressure reducing valve & meter maintenance

Responsibilities as ourDWS Maintenance Technician include:

• Ensuring that the Health, Safety & Security policies and standards are adhered to at all times
• Undertaking maintenance tasks on all Network assets and premises including service reservoirs, pressure reducing valves to ensure they are maintained, serviceable and operationally efficient
• Working in accordance with all associated QMS procedures and ensuring an awareness level of them is maintained through self-learning/understanding
• Being aware and compliant with all requirements to protect the environment as a consequence of maintenance activities
• Supporting the effective delivery of supply interruption mitigation techniques - active involvement in planned and reactive deployment in and out of hours
• Supporting and undertaking such other activities needed within the Water Distribution network to ensure its operation
• Carrying out all tasks in such a way that contamination is prevented and understanding what action to take in the event of a contamination or a suspected contamination
• Participating in standard standby and call out rotas as necessary to maintain the effective delivery of Drinking Water Service
• Undertaking, at all times, the provision of good relations with customers, public authorities, other bodies and colleagues by working within the required levels of customer service

Skills and experience we are looking for in our DWS Maintenance Technician:

• Good general standard of education with a minimum of GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths
• ONC / City and Guilds in relevant subject or NVQ Water Distribution Control Level 2 is desirable
• EUSR water Hygiene Certificate desirable
• Proven experience of working within a water supply environment
• A demonstrable capability to maintain buildings and structures
• A full UK Driving Licence
• Streetworks qualification desirable

What's in it for you:

We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. We're one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition.

In return as our DWS Maintenance Technician, we will offer an excellent range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Competitive Pension scheme
• Access to the Company Share save Scheme
• Medical benefits
• Great team working
• A fantastic opportunity to develop & grow your career with us!!

Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.

South West Water is part of the Pennon Group, a very successful and stable business that prides itself on sustainability. We provide reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for a population of c. 1.7 million in Cornwall, Devon, and parts of Somerset and Dorset

Closing date: 17/12/2021

If you are looking for a new challenge, please click apply now to be considered as our DWS Maintenance Technician -we look forward to receiving your application.