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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
Job Purpose
You will transport treated or untreated liquid sludge via road tanker/tipper between United Utilities sites using tankers ranging from 13t to 32t payload.
You will ensure compliance with all relevant legal requirements i.e. driver's hours, vehicle daily checks, defect reporting and driver licence checks.
This is a shift role and a shift allowance is applied in addition to the annual salary.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
You will be responsible for loading the tanker using the on-board vacuum system and unloading the tanker using the on-board pressure system. You will also load and unload bulk tipper trucks using silo loading systems and or loading shovels (load all or similar), utilising weigh bridges and on-board weighing systems to ensure GVW and axle loadings are not exceeded.
You will also be responsible for:
* Ensuring that all Health and Safety requirements and procedures are followed in particular to drive and operate the vehicle in a safe manner, fuel efficiently and delivering excellent customer service
* Assisting field staff when required.
* Working with operations to ensure optimum sludge quality is achieved for transportation.
* Ability to adapt to changing work schedules and demands as required by the Planning Team.
* Upholding a professional standard of driving at all times
Technical Skills & Experience
To be successful in this role you will need to be an excellent communicator with good team working skills. You will also have Knowledge of Transport and Health & Safety Legislation as well as:
* Experience of dealing with customers
* Analytical skills with the ability to display initiative.
* Basic IT skills including Microsoft Outlook / smart phone telephony knowledge
* Technical proficiency
This role may not be eligible for the visa sponsorship
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications
* Experience in the operation of vacuum and pressure tankers
* Experience in carrying liquid loads and or holder of an ADR driver card
* Category C+E Driving Licence
* Driver CPC
About The Team
* We provide an essential service to the Water and Wastewater Services Teams, allowing clean compliant water to be returned to our water courses
* The team provides a service to the whole of the North West
* We transport waste from ‘end to end’. The final product becoming a fertiliser for farmland
* Part of an exciting and diverse team – Bioresource Services is responsible for everything from Transport to producing green energy
* Great opportunities and support for skills and career growth
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.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Utilities
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