Sewerage Operator

Do you like working outdoors? Are you looking for a role that offers development opportunities? If so, the Sewerage team would be perfect for you to start your career with an award-winning business.

What you\’ll do

As a Sewerage Operator you will be part of a team working to maintain our sewerage network to meet quality and customer service standards in accordance with wastewater procedures and work instructions.

You will:

• be working with customers to resolve reactive incidents which may include blockages, pollution and flooding (internal and external)
• be responsible for accurately collating and submitting feedback information from site, such as incident forms
• be responsible for your own health and safety as well as that of your team and any contractors, customers and the general public
• be involved in routine maintenance as well as reactive work.

Because we provide a 24-hour service you will be paid stand‑by arrangements which will be on a rota basis, working one week in four which will cover 365 days a year. The role involves travelling across the West of our region, predominantly in the West Somerset, Sedgemoor and North Somerset area.

Please note this is a 2 year fixed term contract opportunity.

What you’ll need

Customer focused and a team player, you will have a conscientious and committed approach and ensure you continually provide a high-quality service with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and exceeding performance targets.

In addition, you will need:

• experience using single man jetting unit and CCTV equipment
• a QCF in sewerage operations or City & Guilds equivalent, or you will be willing to undertake certification
• confined space trained and Streetworks certification for working on the highway would be an advantage but is not essential as training can be provided
• basic IT knowledge, including Microsoft Office – full training will be provided for any internal systems
• to hold a valid driving licence. A company vehicle will be provided for your travel
• to be able to work in pressurised environments, 45 hours per week.

What you’ll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days\’ holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access toan interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trainedmental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail,environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about 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.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.