Water Field Technician

Purpose of this role

To provide field support to the water asset team, by ensuring our water network is constructed and installed to a high standard, that our customers have wholesome drinking water and that the network is robust for the future.

Your key responsibilities are

• Act as the escalation point to liaise with developers / customers and contractors.
• Engage with site stakeholders where possible during both planned and unplanned incidents.
• Ensure that the quality and integrity of the network is maintained as part of a structured audit strategy.
• Audit and assess construction activities related to IWNL water mains.
• When on customer site through diagnostics or observation ensure compliance to relevant legislation surrounding the activity.
• Ensure that all assets comply with the technical and regulatory standards as detailed by IWNL.
• Undertake water sampling following an outage, in accordance with DWTS UKAS 17025 standard.
• Attend meetings with site and construction personnel.
• Complete internal and external pressure and flow readings.
• Any other tasks required by line manager.

Qualifications

• SHEA Water.
• CSCS or equivalent.

Experience/Knowledge

• Experience working within the water industry.
• Experience in a customer facing role.
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety standards and policies.

Abilities/Skills

• Positive and proactive attitude.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• National water Hygiene.
• Confined spaces.

Conditions of Employment

• You are required to have your criminal records checked through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This is due to going into customers’ homes.
• You will be required to participate in a standby rota.
• You will hold a driving licence.

What can you expect from us

• Cost of living annual pay review.
• Company pension contributions up to 10% if employees contribute 5%.
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays with the ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• To say thank you, each time you successfully refer someone you will receive a referral payment of £1000 (net of tax).
• Hybrid working for eligible roles.
• Development opportunities to reach your career aspirations.
• BUUK has an award-winning culture. We care about your wellbeing and safety as we all deserve the right to go home safe, every day. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we respect each other and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in all we do.

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