Production Operative

Production Operative

Salary: £30,261 per annum | Company Benefits | Company Vehicle
Location: Hampton Loade, Shropshire | Regular Travel Required
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent | 40 hours per week

About Us:

South Staffordshire Water, which operates across two regions as Cambridge Water and South Staffs Water is a privately-owned regulated water only company.

South Staffs Water supplies a population of nearly I.3 million. The area of supply stretches from the edge of Ashbourne in the north, to Halesowen in the south, and from Burton on Trent in the east, to Kinver in the west.

The Role: 

We are looking for a reliable and hands-on Production Operative to join our operations team. This varied role plays a vital part in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our water treatment and distribution facilities.
Working both indoors and outdoors, you will be involved in the operation and maintenance of key infrastructure, helping to deliver an essential service to our customers and communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out routine inspections to ensure equipment and sites are operating effectively.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards, including site cleaning and tank cleaning activities.
• Receive and safely manage chemical deliveries.
• Travel between operational sites to perform inspections and maintenance activities.
• Take ownership of assigned tools, equipment, and vehicles, ensuring they are maintained to a high standard.
• Undertake general grounds maintenance and landscaping duties across operational sites.
• Support the operation of sludge treatment processes, a critical part of the water treatment cycle.
• Communicate professionally with colleagues, contractors, customers, and members of the public.
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

What you’ll need:

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience handling and storing chemicals safely.
• Understanding of basic hydraulic principles.
• Experience undertaking site, grounds or asset maintenance activities.
• Ability to work safely in an operational environment and follow established procedures.

Essential Skills

• Full UK driving licence.
• Basic IT skills and confidence using digital systems and mobile devices.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.

Desirable

• Previous experience within the water or utilities industry.
• NVQ Level 2 in Water Process Operations (or equivalent).
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
• EUSR National Water Hygiene Card.
• Experience working on operational treatment, distribution or production assets.
• Confined Space Training

This role is well suited to someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in maintaining high operational standards and is committed to delivering safe, reliable water services to customers.

We are able to provide training towards the relevant qualifications for the successful candidate in this post. 

What You'll Get:

• Family-Friendly Leave: Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer’s Days
• Financial & Life Assurance: Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options
• Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents
• Lifestyle & Perks: Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers
• Professional Development: Hands-on training and ongoing career development opportunities
• Inclusion & Belonging: Active People Networks – Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women’s Network, Parent & Carer Networking Group and more
• Performance & Recognition: Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.

At South Staffordshire Group, inclusion matters. We have a wide range of employee networks which are employee-led communities that bring our people together, support different perspectives and create a strong sense of belonging. Our people are encouraged to get involved as members or allies.

We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. 

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including all genders, ethnicity, sexual orientations, and physical and neurodiverse abilities.
We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and encourage you to let us know how we can best support you throughout the recruitment process.