Estate Worker

Are you looking for a role where you can put your hands-on skills to good use? Do you want a job where you are outdoors and solving problems? If so, we want to hear from you!

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an  Estate Worker to join our team.
In this role you will be working across our two sites, Devonport
Leats and the Mary Tavy Hydro Leats, based in Tavistock/
Princetown area. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in
return you will receive a competitive salary of £27,654 per annum plus a range of
excellent benefits + rewards. 

About the role: 

In this role you will take ownership
of operating and overseeing the maintenance of the leats canal, river banks and infrastructure by
applying your experience in using a range of various methods such as stone walling. As an Estate
Worker, you will have experience in digger driving, chainsaws, stonewalling and footpath
maintenance, blended with an awareness of the countryside, willing to work in all weather
conditions and knowledge of Dartmoor.

What you’ll be doing:

• Repair and maintain the water courses and sluices, using traditional methods in stone,
  concrete, timber, metal and granite etc.
• Tree felling, grass cutting, painting, fencing and general duties.
• Routine tasks, such as reservoir safety checks, leat inspection and trash clearance at
  reservoirs and intakes.
• Operation of machinery, including fixed and mobile plant including trash rake cleaners,
  dumpers, swing shovels, pumps, concrete mixers and grass cutting machinery etc
• Repair and maintenance of grounds and buildings.
• General building work.
• Adjustments to equipment controlling machinery such as intake gates, reservoir levels and
  trash rakes.
• Assist in the management of spares and stores.

What we are looking for:

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Technical skills
• H&S awareness of working safely
• Team Worker as well as the ability to work alone and unsupervised
• Good communication skills
• Ability to follow written procedures
• Experience in digger driving, stonewalling, footpath maintenance and using chainsaws
• Awareness of the countryside
• Geographic knowledge of leat systems on Dartmoor (Desirable)
• NVQ level 2 in general estates or building work (Desirable)

What’s in it for you:

At South West Water, we don’t all do the same job, but we each get out of bed in the morning knowing that every day is a chance to make incredible things happen, together. In return for our people’s hard work and commitment, we offer an excellent range of benefits:

• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Buy or sell annual leave to offer you extra flexibility
• Buy a bike and safety equipment tax-free, through our Cycle to Work scheme
• We offer free car parking at the majority of our sites
• Take up to 26 weeks’ additional maternity leave
• Share your parental leave and split your time off to care for your child how you choose
• Invest in Pennon Group plc through our employee share schemes
• We support our people by offering a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Look after your wellbeing with our Champion Health support platform
• Enjoy free eye tests and discounts on frames and lenses at Specsavers
• Enjoy access to thousands of deals and discounts on supermarkets, high street shops, online
  retailers, travel, eating out, cinemas, gyms and much more though Perkbox
• A range of group discounts: The Dell Advantage Programme, Virgin Media Affinity Scheme,
  Vodaphone Advantage and more
• A discretionary Bonus
• Competitive Contributory Pension
• And plenty more!

Closing Date: Sunday 7th January 2024