angle-right Job no: 587839
Work type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Horowhenua/Levin, Levin, New Plymouth
Categories: Water

Downer has been designing, building and sustaining New Zealand's infrastructure for over a century and is a leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand.

With over 10,000 employees in New Zealand, we work alongside some of New Zealand's biggest businesses, councils and government agencies.

Downer New Zealand is a leading provider of integrated services. Our commitment to building long term relationships and supporting our customers with high calibre services and solutions; the talents of our people; and consistent excellence in operational delivery sets us apart.

Our team are now looking for a Trainee Water and Wastewater Treatment Operator in Levin, covering our operations across the Horowhenua district. We are offering someone the unique opportunity of gaining a career not just a job.

As a Trainee Water and/or Wastewater Treatment Operator you will be working as part of a dedicated Utilities maintenance team delivering the most efficient and quality-driven service possible to our clients. Your key duties will include Water and Wastewater treatment operational duties, including routine and planned maintenance of the plants. You will work within a committed team to collectively ensure our client's long-term goals are reached within the capabilities of the reticulation networks.

As Treatment Operator your key duties will include:

• Routine water/wastewater treatment plant operations
• Managing workload allocation and planning forward work
• Participating in the call out roster (once necessary knowledge is gained)
• Driving customer service delivery and quality to ensure KPI's are met

About you:

• Interest in the waste/water industry
• Ability to perform to a high standard
• Be able to work well within a team and by yourself
• Excellent communication skills
• Full class 1 drivers licence
• Sound numeracy, literacy and computer skills
• Mechanically minded

What we offer:

• Full on the job training!
• An absolute focus on working safely
• Permanent, full-time position
• Competitive remuneration
• Excellent career opportunities within the industry
• A comprehensive employee benefits package

A role with Downer Water can advance your career and expand your skills. We offer you the opportunity to join our diverse and inclusive culture, and be part of a great team, working in a collaborative environment. We provide comprehensive training to meet the stringent criteria of our industry, a competitive remuneration package reflective of your skills and experience, and all the tools of trade you need to do your job.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, head to www.downercareers.co.nz and enter reference number 587839 to apply.

Downer NZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture.

Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test and medical.

Due to the fast-paced nature of Downer, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Advertised: 13 May 2022 New Zealand Standard Time
Applications close: 10 Jun 2022 New Zealand Standard Time