Job Description
About us
Salary - £40,154.03
Work Type - Onsite
Job Location - Blackburn waste water treatment works, Cuerdale Lane Samlesbury Blackburn Lancashire PR5 0UY
Role Type - Permanent
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours - 48.0 Hours per Week
United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.
We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.
We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities.
Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.
We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.
Benefits
* A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
* A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
* Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
* A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
* MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
* Best Doctors
* Salary Finance
* Wealth at Work courses
* Deals and discounts
* EVolve Car Scheme
* Employee Assistance Plan
* Mental health first aiders
* ShareBuy
* MORE Choices flexible benefits
* Enhanced parental leave schemes
Visa sponsorship may not be available for this role
Job Purpose
The industrial cleaning team undertake the Emptying/cleaning of Water and Wastewater assets using high airflow vacuum tankers, high pressure water jetting equipment and sludge screening equipment.
We carry out complex industrial cleaning activities, operating high value mobile plant and machinery servicing Bioresource assets.
Accountabilities
* You will undertake industrial cleaning of Water and Wastewater assets using high airflow vacuum tankers
* High pressure water jetting equipment and sludge screening equipment
* You will carry out complex industrial cleaning activities
* Undertaking confined space entries
* Operating high value mobile plant and machinery servicing Bioresource assets
Skills & experience
* Practical knowledge on the use of D-Max sludge screening units
* Practical Knowledge of sludge pumping equipment and systems
* Excellent problem-solving skills and initiative
* The ability to work as part of a Team
* You will need to have knowledge of Wastewater Processes and Water Treatment
Qualifications
Essential:
* Current LGV/HGV category C driving licence
* CPC licence
* High pressure water jetting trained up to 10,000psi
* Trained safe operation of high air flow vacuum tanker (DISAB or equivalent) and skip loader
Desirable:
* Confined Space Trained to NC4 Level
* First Aid
About the Team
* We are a small team but expanding due to the work we provide within United Utilities.
* We rely on every employee to ensure our customers (internal and external) receive the best possible service.
* We ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, excellent salary, bonuses, development opportunities.
* The role is physically demanding, and you will be required to lift/carry and dig/shovel wastewater debris from assets.
* Due to the nature of work being undertaken and the physical requirements of the role and limitations of the equipment a pre-employment health screening medical will be carried out prior to any offer of employment.
We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.
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