Production Operative

Production Operative

Salary: To £31,382.17 per annum

Location: Seedy Mill

Contract: Full time | Permanent | 40 hours a 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
Production Operative is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and monitoring of water treatment facilities, booster stations, pumping stations, reservoirs, and associated infrastructure. The role ensures the reliable delivery of water services while maintaining high standards of safety, environmental compliance, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for operating and maintaining booster sites, pumping stations, water treatment facilities, and tanks both indoors and outdoors.
• Maintaining good housekeeping standards such tasks as tank cleaning, receiving chemical deliveries, and inspection of booster sites Travel to other booster sites and ensure they are operating correctly.
• Personal responsibility for the care and maintenance of assigned equipment.
• General grounds maintenance and landscaping.
• Operating our sludge works, a critical part of our treatment process.
• Communicating with internal and external stakeholders including members of the public and customers.
• You will be part of a small team working in a rotating weekend working pattern including some bank holidays.

What you’ll need

• A valid UK driving licence for travel throughout the West Midlands region.
• A strong work ethic and commitment to the role are highly valued.
• Effective organisational skills are essential to manage equipment and time efficiently.
• A desire to learn and a driven attitude towards work.
• Desirable skills include grounds maintenance experience, mechanical fitter and hands-on experience "on the tools."
• Basic IT proficiency is also required.

Essential training will be provided which will help you gain the confidence within the operational area.

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.