Repair & Maintenance Team Leader

At Bristol Water we ensure healthy water for our communities. This role is part of the Repair & Maintenance Unit.

Position

Repair & Maintenance Unit Leader – full‑time, field‑based covering the operating areas of Bristol Water. The successful candidate will be part of a standby rota to cover emergencies 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Responsibilities

• Carrying repair work to strategic mains systems in the event of operational failure.
• Carrying out excavation, temporary works, and repairs, installing new apparatus to the trunk mains network, street works, traffic management, backfill and reinstatement.
• Acting as on‑site leader and ensuring all works are carried out to specification and standards.
• Ordering correct materials and equipment to minimise duration and costs.
• Carrying out pre‑site surveys and reporting information to the Construction Manager.
• Liaising with Highways Officials, contractors, external stakeholders and landowners.
• Preparing openings in the public highway or on private land and working with the contract excavator to prepare for work on main pipes and fittings.
• Constructing trench support systems and, where required, chlorinating pipes and fittings.
• Operating all construction plan and equipment and highlighting any defective equipment to the Construction Manager.
• Ensuring health and safety is a priority on call jobs and advising all team members and site visitors of health and safety issues.
• Driving and operating LGV Class C and C + E vehicles.
• Being part of the 24 hour, 365 days a year standby rota.

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous utility experience in excavation, backfill, reinstatement, and repair/maintenance of large‑diameter mains.
• Full UK driving licence (Category C and C + E).
• SHOC Cat & Genny trained.
• National Water Hygiene (EUSR registration).
• NRSWA Streetworks (Units 1‑9).
• CPCS – Plant Operations (Blue Card).
• COSHH training.
• Abrasive wheels certification.
• Training in kinetic manual handling techniques.
• Ability to demonstrate compliance with kinetic manual handling requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive annual leave with flexibility to buy or sell.
• Opportunity to earn additional income through standby/on‑call arrangements.
• Access to thousands of discounts and vouchers through Pennon Perks.
• Employee assistance programme with 24/7 support.
• Company bonus scheme.
• Competitive company pension scheme.
• Supportive and friendly team environment.

Closing Date

Applications close on 7th July 2026. The vacancy may close early if recruitment progresses quickly. The successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of onboarding.

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