£17 Per Hour
Full Time
Temporary
Wales,
Engineering And Technical
Posted 6 hours ago
Expires In 29 Days
Job Description
Location: Flexible locations - Wales
Contract: 12-month contract – 37 hours a week
Salary: £16.10 per hour (equivalent to £30,994 per annum)
About the Role:
Our prestigious public sector client based in Wales are seeking a dedicated and skilled Hydrometry and Telemetry Officer to join the team on a 12-month contract. This field-based role involves the installation of telemetered instruments, supporting their Hydrometry and Telemetry (H&T) services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Securely acquire and transfer hydrometric data in a timely and accurate manner.
- Prioritise health and safety for yourself, the team, and the public while supporting Hydrometry & Telemetry network management.
- Calibrate monitoring equipment, measure channel flow, maintain sites, install monitoring equipment, and input data into the hydrometric archive (WISKI).
- Follow the team’s work plan to meet objectives and Service Level Agreements, with flexibility for operational changes.
- Assist in fault finding and repair of telemetry outstation equipment to minimise disruption to Flood Warning Service or Water Management sites.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers, contributing to environmental goals.
- Support annual work plans, standards, and practices, collaborating closely with team members.
- Assist with the onsite installation of new small-scale hydrometric sites, ensuring compliance with CDM regulations and customer requirements.
- Pursue personal development through effective use of the personal development plan.
- Participate in incident response activities as required.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent in a scientific or engineering subject, with ideally some relevant experience.
- Strong communicator with effective interpersonal skills and a team-oriented approach.
- Awareness and understanding of health and safety regulations relevant to the role.
- Understanding of Hydrometry and Telemetry systems and their role in the organisations Water Management and Flood Risk strategies.
- Ability to prioritise and adapt workload to team needs, working both independently and collaboratively.
- Regular travel to and from sites within a defined area. Full UK driving license required.
- Basic knowledge of British, European, and International Standards related to Hydrometry.
- Awareness of Welsh culture and a positive attitude towards linguistic and cultural diversity.
Leigh Foster
Leigh.Foster@Pertemps.co.uk
0118 950 0580
Division 191
Pertemps Managed Solutions Reading
1st Floor
448 Basingstoke Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG2 0RX
01788 729210
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