Alternative Water Supply Technician

About the role

You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis. In return you will receive a competitive salary of £28,018 per annum depending on experience/HGV qualification plus a guaranteed shift allowance of £4,427, a standby payment incorporating overtime opportunities and an excellent range of company benefits.

This is a rare opportunity to work with a great team in a flexible role with a blend of using your HGV driving experience and maintenance of equipment at the depot. The team are scheduled to work on a shift rotation and this is something that you need to be signed on to from day 1.

What you’ll be doing

• Supplying Alternative water supplies (AWS) via pump tanker, Arlington bowser, overland hose
• Carrying out routine vehicle checks
• The maintenance and repair of supply interruption mitigation equipment, including Line stopping & by-passing tools, Hydrant Wizard, Ferrule replacement and Under pressure valve installation (EZValve)
• Ensuring company Supply Interruption ODI is at the forefront of all operations
• Providing AWS and SI mitigation packages to AWS and NT techs – for example, designing & mapping locations of overland hoses, tanker hook-ups and new valve installations
• Working in accordance with all associated QMS procedures and ensuring an awareness level of them is maintained through self-learning/understanding
• Being aware of and compliant with all requirements to protect the environment as a consequence of network operational duties
• Supporting and undertaking any such other activities needed within the Water Distribution network to ensure its operation, including Trunk main walking, Mains flushing and Leak detection
• Carrying out all requisite tasks in such a way that contamination is prevented and understanding what action to take in the event of contamination or suspected contamination.
• Participating in defined standby and call out rotas as necessary

What we are looking for

• Full UK B driving licence, B+E (Desired) C (Desired) C+E (Desired)
• Generally experienced in mechanical duties i.e. first‑line maintenance of equipment, pumps, valves, etc
• Good general standard of education with a minimum of a GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English, Maths and a Science
• Proven experience of working within a water supply environment

What’s in it for you

• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Buy or sell annual leave to offer you extra flexibility
• Shift allowance: £4,427
• Overtime allowance
• Buy a bike and safety equipment tax‑free through our Cycle to Work scheme
• Invest in Pennon Group plc through our employee share schemes
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Champion Health support platform for wellbeing
• Free eye tests and discounts on frames and lenses at Specsavers
• Access to deals and discounts on supermarkets, high street shops, online retailers, travel, eating out, cinemas, gyms and more through Pennon Perks
• A discretionary Bonus
• Competitive Contributory Pension

Closing Date: 27th May 2026

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

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