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At South West Water we believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid, stable foundations - with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change, improve and innovate.
We’re proud to be responsible for providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area.
And we have huge ambitions.
Not only are we committed to reaching net-zero by 2030, but we’ve also partnered with Wildlife Trusts, National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come.
So, if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed, #JustAddWater.
Would you like to work within a high-performing team where your skills and experience can make a difference?
We currently have an opportunity available for a Wastewater Environmental Protection (Chemical Dosing) Technician to join our team working across Devon. Based out of Exeter, you will be Joining us on a full-time, permanent basis, you will receive a competitive salary of £27,000 - £41,000 per annum plus excellent benefits.
About the role:
As our Enivronmental Protection Technician, you will provide ongoing operational support to the area team to safeguard and optimise our chemical dosing installations.
You will visit all sites within your operating area routinely and adjust / optimise dosing accordingly. You will be responsible for ensuring dosing is optimised to give a compliant effluent whilst protecting against over-dosing. You will monitor pH through processes and report promptly any concerns. You will review our chemical use dashboard proactively and monitor trends in chemical consumption. You will check and clean online instrumentation, replacing reagents and cross-checking calibrations to ensure our online data is always accurate.
What you’ll be doing as our technician
- Routinely visit chemical dosing sites across the operational area (vehicle will be provided)
- Report on chemical use and efficiencies.
- Liaise with local teams around dosing set points and timely adjustments needed seasonally.
- Review chemical consumption and spot trends and anomalies to facilitate early intervention.
- Report on condition and operability of dosing assets.
- Investigate any breaches of phosphate / metal parameters.
- Assist in the production of PRA / Risk Assessments for non-routine work being undertaken on any dosing sites.
- Check online monitoring equipment is reporting correctly.
- Report faults and follow up to ensure timely resolution.
- Monitor effluent / influent quality of wastewater flows and report accurate results.
- Maintain operational equipment so results are auditable.
- Respond to any site issues identified / highlighted whilst on site.
What we are looking for:
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs A-C grade or equivalent in Maths, English and a Science subject
- Experience of working within a scientific / operational environment (preferred)
- Clean current driving licence.
- Understanding of chemical dosing and phosphate removal process.
- Team player
- Passionate about protecting the environment of the region.
What's in it for you:
- We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. We’re one of the largest companies in the Southwest and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition.
- In return, we offer an excellent range of benefits including:
- Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
- A discretionary Bonus
- Competitive Contributory Pension
- Share-save Scheme
- Various health benefits
- Wellbeing support programmes
- A range of Group Discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Financial support services
- And plenty more!
Closing Date: Thursday 3rd July 2025
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.
Our core values which are essential to our success are:
Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.
Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.
Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.
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