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Salary & Benefits - Salary £27,547 to £33,000 per annum dependent on experience + attractive pension scheme with the company matching up to 10% contribution + annual bonus + 25 days holiday plus additional days in lieu of working bank holidays + company vehicle + training and development opportunities in line with the Senior Operator progression plan.

 

We have a vacancy in the Colburn  Area for a Senior Operator in the Wastewater Process Team, travel will be required across the catchment area, therefore a full valid driving license is a requirement of this role (with no more than six points). 

 

To be considered for this role you should live within a reasonable commutable distance to the role location

 

What will the role involve?

 

As a Senior Operator you will safely deliver operational maintenance activities associated with the operation of the wastewater assets base. You will drive for the optimisation of all processes to meet performance targets.

 

As part of this role, you will be required to participate in the local catchment stand-by Rota, covering your area as per current arrangements. This will typically be 1 week in 5 but can be subject to change.

 

What will I be expected to do?

 

Operate, maintain, and optimise wastewater treatment and sludge treatment functions, ensuring that compliance with environmental regulations and Health & Safety is achieved and managed.

 

Responsible for routine operations, sampling, reporting, data analysis and basic maintenance checks to prevent failure.

 

Manage and prioritise workload according to available resource.

 

Numerous administration duties including job conversions, raising purchase orders, supporting with resource planning and team hubs.

 

Take ownership of the site and maintain a safe working environment by always implementing and adhering to Health and Safety procedures. This will include the management of contractors, inducting visitors onto sites and mitigating and resolving hazards as they arise.

 

What skills are we looking for?

 

Our Wastewater Treatment Works contain a range of complex processes and control systems, so you will need to be able to demonstrate that you can learn technical processes and be able to problem solve and drive process improvements.

 

The role is a mixture of technical, analytical, administrative, and manual duties, and each part should be met with interest. It is also essential that you have attention to detail to ensure 'right first-time performance', and that you can work on your own and as part of a team, developing and maintaining effective internal and external relationships.

 

The role of a Senior Operator involves supporting and providing advice to other members of the team to ensure compliance of their sites and support/ problem solve any site issues they may encounter.  A willingness to help others and support the wider needs of the team is essential.  Taking the lead in more complex site projects is also a requirement of the role.

 

The successful candidate will need a practical mindset, enjoy working outdoors and be comfortable in taking a hands-on approach to work tasks.

 

You will also need:

 

  • A full valid driving license is essential as you will be required to travel to various operational sites as part of your daily activities. (with no more than six points). 
  • The ability to solve problems and ‘think on your feet’ in the field is essential.
  • The ability to work as part of a team or alone is essential.
  • Previous experience of using IT systems such as word is essential as you will be capturing necessary site information on a Toughbook, a mobile computer device.
  • A positive outlook and an exceptional ‘pride in everything you do’ attitude is essential

 

Desirable

 

  • Knowledge and/or previous experience of wastewater treatment.
  • CABWI/NVQ/BTEC level 2/3 in wastewater treatment.
  • B+E category for towing on your driving license
  • Permit Writer

 

We treat Yorkshire's wastewater; therefore, our assets are operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and deal with a range of biological and chemical substances. Therefore, you will require a flexible approach to cover a 7-day working pattern / Standby arrangement.

 

What’s in it for you?

 

If you feel this opportunity is suitable and you match the skills required, then please apply on-line and complete the application process and submitting your CV with a covering letter, outlining your key reasons for applying for the role.

 

Recruitment Process –

To assess your skills effectively, our selection process includes a competency-based interview.

 

Closing Date:  3rd April 2023

 

Interviews: week commencing 3rd April 2023

 

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

What's in it for you?

Career enhancement and development, colleague well-being and a genuinely positive work experience for all are key priorities. We are continuously evolving and improving our ways of working and you will support us in achieving our vision of 'taking responsibility for the water environment for good'.

If you feel this opportunity is suitable and you match the skills required, then please apply on line and complete the application process.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

The Kelda Group provides water and sewerage services to domestic and business customers across the UK, managing the following subsidiary companies: - 

Yorkshire Water, is the main subsidiary company providing water and sewerage services to 4.7 million people and 130,000 businesses in the Yorkshire region. Its activities are regulated by the Water Services Regulation Authority, Ofwat Loop Customer Management Ltd specialises in delivering customer service support to Yorkshire Water that includes billing, debt recovery and incident management. Employing more than 600 people, Loop have built up an impressive list of industry awards and achievements since being created in 2000 and is currently listed in the Sunday Times Top 100 list as being one of the best companies to work for.

Kelda Water Services (KWS) manages Kelda's non-regulated water and waste water contract operations. It is now the second biggest player in the UK market for outsourced clean and waste water services.

Kelda Water Services Retail offer quality, integrity and partnership but it is never just about the technologies behind our solutions in water. It is about the structure, delivery and even the financing of those solutions, and about giving our customers a level of convenience they never knew was possible.

KeyLand Developments Limited (KeyLand Developments) is responsible for managing, developing and disposing of the group's surplus property assets, either on its own or in partnership with outside organisations.

Kelda Group values equality, diversity and inclusion we believe that everyone should be treated with respect. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, religion or belief and trade union membership.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

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