Production Process Technician

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Job description

Are you an experienced Process Technician? Do you thrive in challenging environments?Are you a real team-player? If so, don't let this opportunity pass you by…We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for.As a Process Technician, you'll join a team that keeps the water flowing for millions of customers. You'll use your attention to detail and dependable approach to operate our water supply processes at our production sites. This includes our site at Bray-Keleher, a strategic location that has recently undergone a multimillion pound expansion. You'll protect our production processes so that the water we supply always meets the highest standards.You'll either be experienced in water production or water treatment processes along with a mechanical background. This will enable you to monitor, control, check and maintain the procedures that ensures our production sites are run reliably and efficiently. In this role, you could be monitoring the use of chemicals during the treatment process; recording operational data; maintaining site records or updating work management systems. Therefore, you're someone who knows how to prioritise tasks and stays alert to changing situations.There is a requirement to travel across the supply area to different production sites, reservoirs and operational sites as needed. We provide a company vehicle for your travel. You'll just need a clean driver's licence. You'll work 37 hours per week (7.00am to 7.00pm, Monday to Friday). As we provide an essential service, we sometimes need you to be on standby to respond to incidents out of hours and at weekends. In return, you'll receive an additional standby allowance (c. £2,000 per annum). Being a team player, you'll be willing to show flexibility so that our customers can always enjoy a reliable service.There's plenty of room to learn and put into practice what you've learnt. We offer a clear pay progression structure to encourage your development. We'll also provide training to help you take your knowledge to the next level. So, as an experienced production technician this is a great opportunity to grow your career with potential opportunities to move into supervisory or management positions.About South East WaterYou may not have considered a career with South East Water before. Here's your chance to make a difference.We're here to provide today's public water service and create tomorrow's water supply solutions, fairly and responsibly, working with others to help society and the environment to thrive.We deliver 520 million litres of water through 9,000 miles of pipes every day. We draw water from more than 250 boreholes, 6 rivers and 6 reservoirs and we have 83 treatment works to ensure the water we supply is of the highest quality. And, we're investing £433 million into new resources and innovations during 2.What you'll deliverYou will be responsible for the monitoring, controlling, checking and maintenance of water treatment process at water production sites.You'll control and monitor correct use of chemicals within the treatment processes, including receipt and deliveryYou will be willing to take part in a standby roster providing out of hours support to the operational area.You'll assist other members of the Production team with Confined Space Entry, where 3 or more bodies are required to complete a job. We'll train you to use breathing apparatus.You'll help to supervise the work of contractors.You'll complete all necessary administration associated with reactive and planned maintenance work.You'll ensure routine administration is completed accurately (e.g. Maximo, health and safety forms, vehicle record sheets etc.).You'll monitor and maintain security of production site.You'll issue Permits to Work where requiredYou'll assist with capital works as and when requiredYou may be required to drive Company vehicles which can include the towing of plant and equipmentYou'll adhere to all H&S legislation, Company policies and Production "Standard Operating Procedures" (SOP)What you bring to the roleYou're qualified to City and Guilds, HNC or hold a relevant mechanical qualificationYou'll have previous experience in Water Production or water treatment processes.If you have water industry qualifications it's advantageousYou'll be physically fit for working in confined spacesYou'll have a clean driver's licenceYou're confident using IT and computers to update records and reportsWhat you can expect from usExcellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution25 days holiday entitlement, rising to 30 days with length of serviceCycle to work schemeHealth cash planLife assuranceWellbeing related benefitsEveryone needs water, South East Water welcomes everyoneWe know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.What to expect from your recruitmentThis role is due to close 5th December 2021You may be asked to complete a short suite of psychometric assessments (you'll receive feedback too).You will be asked to complete satisfactory DBS, identity and employment referencing checks as part of receiving your employment offer from South East Water.If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now!#INDHP