Catchment Operator

Company: South West Water Limited
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Location: Barnstaple
Job Description:

Catchment Operator – Barnstaple

Full‑time, permanent position. Competitive salary of £27,522 per annum, with progression potential up to £34,460 at level 5. Salary uplift allowance available for standby rota and weekend working. Core hours: 37 hrs per week with a 1‑in‑5 week standby and call‑out/weekend rota once training is complete.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out on‑site monitoring and maintenance to ensure effective site operation and maintain compliance.
  • Respond effectively to site conditions and monitoring information to protect the environment.
  • Store and handle chemicals in accordance with COSHH, QMS procedures and Health and Safety standards.
  • Use the iSCADA control system.
  • Adhere to timely schedules, business rules and procedures.
  • Liaise with other team members and business areas to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
  • Deal effectively with customer queries and pass information up the management line where appropriate.
  • Work flexible hours, including standby, call‑outs, evenings and weekends on a rota basis.
  • Travel throughout the region and assist other zones as necessary.

Qualifications

  • Previous practical role experience is beneficial; induction will provide all required training.
  • 5 GCSEs or equivalent in Maths, English and a Science subject.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office packages.
  • Comfortable working outdoors in all conditions.

Benefits

  • 23 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays.
  • Discretionary bonus.
  • Competitive contributory pension.
  • Share Save Scheme.
  • Varied health benefits.
  • Wellbeing support programmes.
  • Group discounts.

Closing Date: 28th July 2026

The successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.

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Posted: July 16th, 2026