Job Description

Working as part of the Network Maintenance Team and allocated to a defined area you will be accountable for ensuring the day-to-day operation and optimisation of the Wastewater network mechanical and electrical assets (e.g. pumping stations, powered mechanical screens and detention tanks.)

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

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Reducing the number of failures and preventing any flooding or pollution incidents. This will be a critical aspect of the role. First call maintenance activities, root cause analysis and remedial actions are key to the reduction of failures and associated alarm volume. Managing asset failures, dealing with interim arrangements and returning assets to service as efficiently as possible. Carrying out planned and reactive first call maintenance tasks on all Wastewater Network mechanical and electrical assets. Monitoring, responding to and reducing reactive calls and alarms. Ensuring statutory compliance with required H&S, environmental and regulatory rules and guidelines associated with Wastewater Network powered assets. Ensuring that investment needs are identified and prioritised. Producing and maintaining contingency plans for all sites. Responding to customer issues in relation to your area of responsibility and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.

Technical Skills & Experience

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Although not essential it would be beneficial if you were able to demonstrate basic maintenance understanding of the operation of powered assets, and a general understanding of wastewater network activities.




The successful candidate will be required to take part in an out of hours standby rota and must be able to respond to call outs within an optimum time frame. This is a physically demanding role and duties will include climbing ladders, accessing manholes, working at heights, entering confined spaces and you may be required to work off access platforms. You will be required to work outdoors in all weather conditions. An understanding of Wastewater regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

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Minimum of 5 GCSE's (or equivalent) A - C (including Maths and English) Network Asset Controllers will hold or be trained to United Utilities internal standard in operating and understanding wastewater powered assets. Whilst we have tried to highlight the key skills that will be required to undertake this role they are not all essential at the outset. A willingness to undertake the necessary training would be expected, and appropriate support and development will be provided.

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.