Network Technician

Company: Anglian Water Group Ltd.
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Location: King's Lynn
Job Description:

Location: King’s Lynn, Wisbech, Swaffham, Dereham, Hunstanton, March, Chatteris, Isleham, Ely, Newmarket and Bury St Edmunds. Contract: Full‑time, 37 hrs per week, Permanent (flexible for part‑time). Salary: Circa £35,629 with 24% increase for standby at the beginning.

At Anglian Water our values are: Build trust, Do the right thing, and we are always exploring.

About the role

Integrated Maintenance, Repair and Development Services (IMRDS) is the team that maintains our water supply systems, repairs emergencies like water bursts, and develops new ways to better service our customers. This area of Anglian Water has a whole host of roles and opportunities available, from operational frontline work to project management, data analysis and more. IMRDS is part of the Embedded Alliance within Anglian Water, working together with other organisations to form a partnership of skill sharing and using the best person and team for the job.

What you’ll be doing

  • Planning and carrying out maintenance of the water network.
  • Responding to emergency requirements to maintain the water network.
  • Flushing, surveying, leak detection, pressure and flow testing, and valve operations.
  • Using asset maps, data and tools to resolve planned and reactive operational problems in a timely manner.
  • Liaising with customers and delivering high‑level customer service, keeping them informed.
  • Working field‑based, travelling around the region with a fully equipped van, ensuring water quality is maintained.

What it takes to be a Water Network Technician

  • Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent).
  • Experience of working in an engineering industry, ideally front‑line service.
  • Strong technical aptitude.
  • Experience of water networks, street works and leakage control.
  • Professional contact with customers, able to explain terminology to the public.
  • Proven experience of delivering great customer service.
  • Flexibility to work a 37‑hour week, standby rota and overtime as required.

Benefits

  • Personal private health care.
  • 25 days annual leave – rising with length of service.
  • Flexible working.
  • Access to a company vehicle, tools and all uniform and PPE.
  • Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double‑matches your contributions up to 7%.
  • Bonus scheme.
  • Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and will consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong.

Closing date

Closing date: 29th May 2026.

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Posted: June 2nd, 2026