Distribution Inspector

Do you like working out in the field, dealing with customers? Are you interested in operating supply networks? If so, we have a great opportunity for you within our Operations team as a Distribution Inspector in the North area of the Wessex Water region.

The role

Distribution Inspectors are a crucial part of the Supply Networks team which manage the 24/7 operation and control of the water supply network, ensuring it’s delivering the continuous and high-quality supply that our customers expect.

The role will take you across the North Distribution area, which covers Trowbridge, Chippenham and Bath areas. You will be provided with a company van to help with your travels around the region.

You will be trained and coached to provide solutions to network and customer problems, as well as routinely inspecting the important assets that form the supply network. You will be the point of contact for resolving incidents, providing advice and dealing with various issues for planned and reactive work.

The main duties of the role will include the day-to-day operation of the supply distribution network, including the mains network, booster stations and service reservoirs. You will also plan for network operations to ensure maintenance activities can be undertaken with minimum impact to the network and customer.

What do I need?

You need to be a strong and motivated team player who is proactive, practical and a great problem solver. You will be able to make decisions under pressure, while also being able to provide flexible cover within the team. You will be able to work independently in and out of normal working hours – standby work is essential.

In addition, you must have:

• good IT skills
• a full clean driving licence
• effective communication
• a can-do approach to work
• the ability to work in accordance with our health and safety policies and safe systems of work.

Benefits for you

• Pension - up to 20% combined contribution
• 25 days’ holiday rising to 28 with length of service
• Opportunity to buy and sell up to five days’ holiday
• Life assurance (four times your salary)
• Flexible working
• Cashback and discounts from over 1,200 retailers
• Paid volunteering day
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Support from mental health first aiders

What will you get from us?

Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, and they stay with us! We are proud of how we support development and career progression. We have a wealth of both financial and non-financial benefits to offer our people and are committed to ensuring we provide an environment that supports health and wellbeing and flexible working.

We continue to promote diversity and inclusion. With that in mind, we welcome all applicants.

We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer. Applicants who declare they have a disability or have previously served with the Armed Forces, and meet the minimum requirements for the job, will automatically be invited for an interview.

Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to assist you in starting your journey with Wessex Water.

If you have what it takes to join this award-winning business and want to be part of our exciting journey and share in that success, then please get in contact with us to find out more.

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