Wastewater Catchment Operator

southwestwater
Kingsbridge, England
On-site
Full-time
Posted 19 days ago
South West Water

Job Description

We are currently recruiting a Catchment Operator to join our Treatment team in Kingsbridge.

Joining us on a full-time, permanent basis. You will receive a competitive salary of £26,337 per annum with the opportunity to enter our company progression scheme.  Levels range from 1 to 5 with a salary of up to £34,460 at Level 5. In addition to this, you will also receive a salary uplift allowance for taking part in the standby rota/weekend working.

Core hours are 37 per week with a 1 in 5 week standby and call out/weekend working rota, once training is complete. 

 As Catchment Operator, you will operate and maintain multiple Wastewater Treatment works within the area.

Duties:

  • Carrying out on-site monitoring and maintenance to ensure effective site operation and that compliance requirements are maintained
  • Responding effectively to site conditions and monitoring information that ensure compliance is maintained and the environment is protected
  • Storing and handling chemicals in accordance with COSHH, QMS Procedures and relevant Health and Safety standards
  • Using the iSCADA control system
  • Adhering to timely schedules, business rules, and procedures
  • Liaising with other team members and areas of the business to ensure accuracy and efficiency
  • Dealing effectively with customer queries when directly approached and passing information up the management line where appropriate
  • A flexible working pattern is in operation which includes undertaking standby and callouts and working evenings and weekends on a rota basis
  • Travelling throughout the region and assisting other zones as necessary
Closing Date: Tuesday 18th November 2025

Please click apply now to be considered as our Catchment Operator  - we look forward to receiving your application.

Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.

Responsibilities

Duties:

  • Carrying out on-site monitoring and maintenance to ensure effective site operation and that compliance requirements are maintained
  • Responding effectively to site conditions and monitoring information that ensure compliance is maintained and the environment is protected
  • Storing and handling chemicals in accordance with COSHH, QMS Procedures and relevant Health and Safety standards
  • Using the iSCADA control system
  • Adhering to timely schedules, business rules, and procedures
  • Liaising with other team members and areas of the business to ensure accuracy and efficiency
  • Dealing effectively with customer queries when directly approached and passing information up the management line where appropriate
  • A flexible working pattern is in operation which includes undertaking standby and callouts and working evenings and weekends on a rota basis
  • Travelling throughout the region and assisting other zones as necessary

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