Water & Waste Water Operator


About Spotless:

At SPOTLESS we employ over 36,000 people in Australia and New Zealand within a variety of roles. We provide expertise tailored to key industry sectors that include Health, Business & Industry, Resources, Defence, PPP, Leisure, Sport & Entertainment, Laundries, Education and Government.

We're passionate about finding better ways of doing things. For our customers. And for you.

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About the Role:

An opportunity has arisen for a Water & Waste Water Operator to join our Facilities Maintenance and Management Services Contract with the New Zealand Defence Force. The contract covers the NZDF Manawatu Hub region and includes three major military sites and their outlying areas.

This is a key role delivering quality water services and you will be joining the Trades team, located in Ohakea. To support this Three Waters contract you will be an experienced Drinking Water and Wastewater Treatment Operator and enjoy working as part of a dedicated utilities maintenance team delivering the most efficient and quality driven service.

Key duties will include;

  • Water and Wastewater treatment operational duties, including routine and planned maintenance of the water plants
  • Working within a committed team to collectively ensure our client's goals are reached within the capabilities of the reticulation networks
  • Managing workload allocation and planning forward work
  • Driving customer service delivery and quality to ensure KPI's are met

Skills and Experience:

  • Suitability for Defence Security Clearance - mandatory
  • Operators licences as required by legislation
  • Relevant trade/technical qualifications (Reticulation or Drainlayer qualification/s)
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in the Waste/Water industry specialising in Treatment Operations
  • First aid certificate (desirable)
  • Site Safe certification (desirable)
  • Class 1(essential) & Class 2 or WTR, Confined Space preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and tech-savvy
  • Be able to work well within a team and by yourself

Benefits and Culture:

We provide comprehensive training to meet the stringent criteria of the water industry, a competitive remuneration package reflective of your skills and experience, and all the tools of trade you need to do your job.

If you are a reliable team player with excellent organisational, communication and customer service skills, we would like to hear from you.

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Spotless Facilities Services (NZ) is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture.

Please note: As a pre-requisite for these roles, candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and drug screen, police clearance and security check. Candidates must have the right to work in New Zealand.