Wastewater Environmental Protection Technician

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We're proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we're working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife. Whether you're starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career. Ready to make a splash? Join our team today. Location: Mid-West Cornwall Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £30,000 - £41,000 per annum + excellent benefits + progression Are you passionate about protecting the environment and looking for a role where your work has a tangible impact every day? We're looking for a Wastewater Environmental Protection Technician (Chemical Dosing) to join our high-performing team across the West Region. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in What you'll be doing: As a key member of the team, you'll ensure our chemical dosing operations are running efficiently and effectively across multiple sites. Your responsibilities will include: Visiting wastewater treatment sites across your area (company vehicle provided) Monitoring and optimising chemical dosing to ensure compliant effluent Analysing chemical use data, identifying trends, and driving improvements Checking, cleaning, and calibrating monitoring equipment and instrumentation Investigating dosing performance and resolving issues promptly Supporting local teams with seasonal adjustments and set point optimisation Monitoring influent and effluent quality and reporting accurate results Identifying and investigating any breaches in phosphate or metal parameters Reporting on asset condition and ensuring timely fault resolution Supporting risk assessments and safe operation of dosing activities What we're looking for: We're keen to hear from candidates who have: A minimum of 5 GCSEs (A-C or equivalent) including Maths, English and Science Experience in a scientific, operational, or environmental role (preferred) A full, clean driving licence Knowledge or experience of chemical dosing or phosphate removal processes (advantageous) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills A proactive, team-oriented approach A genuine passion for environmental protection What's in it for you? We value our people and are committed to supporting your development and long-term career. In return, you'll receive: Competitive salary with structured progression Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays Jobs need van Discretionary bonus scheme Contributory pension Sharesave scheme Health and wellbeing benefits Ongoing training and career development Closing Date: 5th June 2026 We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 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. In Short Industry Energy, Environmental & Agriculture Founded 1989 Location Exeter Company size 1000 - 4999 What we do At South West Water, we’re responsible for
providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater
services to the beautiful South West area in a sustainable way. For us, success
is in the smiles of over 1.7 million customers. And it’s all down to our
people. Working here means immersing yourself in the knowledge and fresh
thinking that flows into every corner of our business. Our scale, scope and
ambition gives everyone the chance to make their own career path, in a way that
builds a better future for the South West. And you can count on our support to
get there. Ready to dive into a career where you can make a difference? #JustAddWater South West Water is part of the Pennon group – a FTSE 250 listed company
and one of the leading businesses in the UK water sector. The Pennon Group provides clean water and wastewater services across the
Great South West, serving a population of c.3.5 million across nine counties
and c.380,000 business customers across the UK. Our mission, purpose and values Our mission is to support the lives of people and the places they love
for generations to come by bringing water to life. And our purpose isn’t just
what we believe in, it’s what we do every day. Continuing to ensure we’re doing
the right thing for our customers and stakeholders, delivering fresh clean
drinking water, protecting the environment and continuing to innovate will help
us look after the South West now and into the future. We know that it’s not only what we do, but how we do it that’s really
important for our customers, colleagues, communities and the environment.
That’s why we’re focused on living our values, every day. Our commitment to Net Zero We have ambitious plans to transform how we produce and use energy. Our
mission? To bust our operational carbon emissions and hit Net Zero by 2030. For
us, that means cutting up to 100,000 tonnes in carbon emissions. From increasing our energy efficiency programme to decarbonising our
fleet, purchasing 100% renewable electricity to planting 250,000 trees by 2025,
we’re focused on how we create and use energy in the most efficient way – and
how we can innovatively use our local environment to reverse carbon emissions
for decades to come. Supporting our community Amazing things happen when you #JustAddWater. As well as providing safe
and clean water to 1.7 million customers, we’ve made it our mission to support
the lives of people and the places they love for future generations. From
championing innovative partnerships with wildlife charities to reducing
pollution, we take our guardianship of the natural world very seriously. Through our community initiatives we support local projects that matter
most to our customers. Our community funds support the wellbeing of people,
improve and protect our local environment, and champion new and innovative
water-saving projects across the South West. We also support the communities we
serve with our Give an Hour employee volunteering scheme. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion We know that building a diverse,
progressive workforce is key to our future success. So we’re constantly looking
at new ways to integrate ED&I into everything we do. Our employee networks
help influence the direction of our business – and they’ve got big ambitions.
Becoming more open, inclusive and diverse is critical to our growth. After all,
bringing out the best in each other means we can make a bigger, more
sustainable impact on the South West. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer and
are taking action to improve how we recruit, retain, and develop disabled
people. As a member of the 30% Club, we’re committed to increasing gender
diversity in our boardrooms and across our business. We’re also helping
transform the horizons and prospects of young black people by supporting the
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