We’re currently recruiting a Catchment Technician to join our recovery & treatment team based in Plympton (with some work into Cornwall).
Joining us on a permanent full time basis, you will receive a competitive salary of £29,934 per annum with the opportunity to enter our company progression scheme earning up to £36,008. In addition to this, you will also receive a salary uplift allowance for taking part in the standby rota.
Core hours are 37 per week with a 1 in 8 week standby and call out rota, once training is complete.
What you'll be doing:
* Pollution investigation and support including engagement in Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
* Support the team through reactive response to compliance hot spots to help resolve issues and suggest solutions
* Incident management and recovery
* Provide technical support to the Waste Water Operational Teams to help compliance, efficiency and asset reliabilityDetailed action planning and contingency development
* H&S investigation and hazard resolution
* Asset optimisation including contribution to the Smart Alarm project
* Respond to technical enquiries and customer correspondence and provide technical information where required
* Support management team through ensuring governance processes are discharged, e.g. Fire Alarm Testing at AD sites, WAMITAB TCM site inspections, H&S inspections
* Energy and Water efficiency programme field support
What we are looking for:
* 5 GCSEs at grades A-C or equivalent including Maths, English and a Science subject; or
* ONC / City and Guilds in relevant subject or NVQ Waste Water Process or Sewerage Control Level 2 standard of competence or HNC / Water Diploma
* Technical outlook and ability to analyse and administer varied data sources to make decision and or present information for action
* Use of computer systems which will include both MS Office
* Ability to adapt to changes within the wastewater services team and able to flex activities to support the wider team
* Full UK Drivers Licence
* Ability to undertake out of hours standby duties
What's in it for you:
* Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
* A discretionary Bonus
* Competitive Contributory Pension
* Share-save Scheme
* Various health benefits
* Wellbeing support programmes
* A range of Group Discounts
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Financial support services
Closing Date: 14th May 2026
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
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