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Technical Operator

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Posting date: 26 April 2024
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: To £33,500
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 26 May 2024
Location: Cambridge, CB21 5DA
Company: Cambridge Water
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 4

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Technical Operator - Water Industry

Up to £33,500 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, plus 1 week in every 6 weeks standby duty

Location: Cambridge



About Us:

At Cambridge Water, we deliver clean and reliable water supplies to around 1.7 million customers within the South Staffs and
Cambridge regions. As a water-only company, providing clean, healthy water 24 hours a day, 365 days a year is at the very heart of
what we do, and that’s where you come in.

The Role:

* You will be responsible for maintaining the control and operation of strategic water treatment sites aligned with regulatory
guidelines.
* Manage your time effectively to complete a demanding schedule of plant maintenance activities.
* Knowledge and application of technical skills to operate, maintain, improve, and repair equipment.
* Respond to site and equipment breakdowns and safely restore plant supply.
* Responsible for the maintenance of production source sites, including:

1. Chemical stock levels.
2. Pump changeovers.
3. Waste discharge.
4. Chemical dosing installations.
5. UV Installations.
6. Treatment processes (nitrate, iron, manganese, etc.).
7. Diesel generator.

* Assist production technicians and carry out technical installations (electrical, mechanical, and chemical).
* Understand the principles of site design/operation.
* Supervise and partake in the cleaning of contact tanks and reservoirs.
* Utilise appropriate safety and environmental procedures for people, processes, materials, products, and equipment to ensure a
safe working environment for the entire team.



What You’ll Need:

* Water industry experience would be advantageous.
* Technical knowledge in mechanical engineering.
* HNC level (or equivalent) qualification in Electrical Engineering is desirable or relevant industry experience.
* Comprehensive knowledge of chemical handling and dosing systems is desirable.



What You’ll Get in Return:

* A competitive salary up to £33,500 per annum depending on your experience.
* Company pension with employer contribution.
* Company Van
* Group pension 6% matched pension.
* 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) standard.
* Holiday buy-back scheme (up to a max of 5 days).
* 24-hour helpline providing free and confidential advice to you and your family on financial, legal, marital, and health
matters.

* We provide the following accreditations to enhance your professional growth in the water sector:

1. EUSR National Water Hygiene Card
2. IOSH Managing Safely
3. Confined Space
4. HV awareness
5. Level 3 Controlling Process (NVQ)
6. Level 3 Water Treatment Operations (Diploma).



If you have the necessary qualifications, we'll give your application priority at Cambridge Water to support your career growth.

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