R&M Supply Operator

Overview

Do you enjoy working outdoors and being part of a team? Wessex Water have a great opportunity for you as a Repair and Maintenance (R&M) Supply Operator in the Network Utilities team, which plays a vital role in supplying water to 1.4 million customers.

What you'll do

You will handle a variety of repairs and maintenance tasks to the water supply distribution network. Responsibilities include:

• Excavating and repairing burst water mains and leaks
• Making new connections and performing landscaping works
• Working outdoors as part of a two-person team

What you'll need

This role is based in Dorset, and while candidates from the surrounding area are preferred, those living further away may also apply. Ideal candidates should:

• Have a positive, can-do attitude
• Be organized, customer-focused, and a great team player
• Have experience in installing new services and meters, pipe-laying, and/or general building
• Possess a current Streetworks ticket and a Health and Safety certificate (training available if needed)
• Hold a valid driving license

Flexibility in working hours is essential, including out-of-hours work.

What you'll receive

• Total pension contributions up to 20%
• Career progression and professional development opportunities
• 25 days' holiday, rising to 28 with service
• The option to buy or sell holiday days each year
• A healthcare package to claim back 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 over 3,000 retailers
• One paid volunteering day annually
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform
• Support from mental health first aiders
• A £1,000 referral fee for recommending a candidate

Who Wessex Water is

Wessex Water is among the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West. Wessex Water strive to positively impact Wessex Water's communities and the environment.

Wessex Water's employees rate Wessex Water highly as a workplace, appreciating the opportunities for development and support for health and wellbeing. Wessex Water promote diversity and inclusion and welcome all applicants.