Do you enjoy working outdoors and being part of a team? If so, we have an opportunity within our Repair and Maintenance (R&M) Projects team.

Our depot is located in Dorchester, but the works are site-based and daily travelling across the South of Somerset will be required, however, our work is split into teams to ensure you do not stay away overnight.

What you'll do

As one of our R&M Projects Supply Team leaders, working in the Network Utilities team, you'll carry out a variety of repairs and maintenance activities to the water supply network, making sure it meets the highest quality and customer service standards.

This will involve installing network meters and PRV's complexes, challenging burst water mains, large diameter mains work and temporary works when required, as well as landscaping and general building works to finish sites to a high standard.

You'll be working within a great team, outdoors, dealing with different challenges every day and providing a vital service to our customers.

These jobs involve operating as part of a two-person team.

What you'll need

• A valid UK driving licence and the ability to tow a trailer over 750kg.
• A current Streetworks licence.
• Good knowledge and experience of R&M activities, including large-diameter mains.
• Groundworks licence.
• 360 excavator licence (above and below 10 tonnes).
• Experience in temporary works up to 4m in depth.

Experience or accrediation in the following areas would be preferred but not essential as training can be provided :

• Abrasive Wheels
• Asbestos Awareness
• Cable Avoidance
• EUSR (Water Hygiene)
• Face Fit
• Manual Handling
• Confined Spaces
• Forward tipping dumper 180 10t or below
• Excavator as a crane
• Slinger / Signaller
• SHEA Water
• EUSR Categories 3, 4, and 5
• Working at heights
• Fire Warden.

It is important to understand that you will be required to participate in out-of-hours planned work when needed.

What you'll receive

• Total pension contributions up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

We are one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.

The work we do goes beyond providing an essential public service. We also aim to have a positive impact on the communities we serve and the natural environment.

Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have the opportunity to develop and progress your career, while also receiving health and wellbeing support.

We also continue to promote diversity and inclusion with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us and if you would like to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you.

Please do not hesitate to let us know about any additional support you may need.

Sound interesting? Apply to start your application.

Last updated : 2024-05-03