Administrator @ South West Water

At South West Water we believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid, stable foundations - with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change, improve and innovate.

We’re proud to be responsible for providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area.

And we have huge ambitions.

Not only are we committed to reaching net-zero by 2030, but we’ve also partnered with Wildlife Trusts, National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come.

So, if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed, #JustAddWater.

We currently have an opportunity for a Wastewater Administrator to join our team based in Exeter. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, receiving an annual salary of £25,274.

As an administrator you will provide administrative support to the Wastewater services team to enable the effective and efficient delivery of day-to-day site activities.

Duties:

Raise Purchase Orders and process GRN (goods received) notes for Wastewater suppliers and contractors
Review Mismatch reports, liaising with the Payables team to resolve any invoice queries
Input figures for chemical stock takes
Organise skip exchanges upon request of site Operators
Order stationary & PPE
Input the Operator and Craftsperson annual standby rota
Review weekly labour hours for Operators and Craftsperson’s making amendments in Ellipse as required
Manage the interface with CRIMSON ensuring reports are flagged to appropriate managers for action and that the system is effectively updated and maintained
Maintain effective administrative records relating to Wastewater Services activity within the area including uploading UV records and conveying transport notifications
Run routine and ad hoc reports as requested and distribute as required

What we are looking for:

Maths and English to grade C GCSE standard, or equivalent, or able to demonstrate ability to work at this level
IT Literate, knowledge of MS packages
Good organisational skills, self-motivation and the ability to prioritise workload
Excellent communication skills

What's in it for you:

We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. We’re one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition. In return, we offer an excellent range of benefits including:

Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
A discretionary Bonus
Competitive Contributory Pension
Share-save Scheme
Various health benefits
Wellbeing support programmes
A range of Group Discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme
Financial support services

Closing Date: Thursday 10th July 2025

If you are looking for a new challenge, please click apply now to be considered as our Administrator (Wastewater) - we look forward to receiving your application.

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

Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.

Our core values which are essential to our success are:

Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.

Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.

Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.

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