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Shorterm Group
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 16 days
Croydon, Surrey CR03AS, England
£38,000 - £45,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position of Senior Water Field Technician is a full-time, permanent role based in various locations around the M25 and southeast water areas, with the head office in Kent.
- Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of practical experience in the clean water industry, specifically with trunk and distribution main isolations.
- The salary for this position ranges from £38,000 to £45,000, along with a 4% employer pension contribution and 22 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
- Successful candidates will engage in field-based activities, coach team operatives, and conduct HSEQ audits while working flexible hours, including occasional night shifts.
- This role offers opportunities for growth, including the possibility of a permanent position or apprenticeship based on performance and commitment to further qualifications.
Duration: Full time, Permanent
Location: Various locations across projects covering mainly in and around the M25 and south east water areas, head office is based in Kent.
Our client is a leading strategic project management company specializing in clean water asset services, seeking experienced individuals to join as senior Water Technicians.
Key responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a broad spectrum of field based activities such as:
* Trunk and distribution main isolations
* Asset investigation and validation
* Operability testing
* Reservoir outages and mains commissioning
* All associated water quality activities such as flushing and sampling.
Working in collaboration with the planning team and project lead you will possess the skills and experience to control and coordinate day-to-day operations and complex activities ensuring the safe, efficient delivery of the job.
Utilising your experience on the network, you will be responsible for coaching and mentoring field team operatives, sharing your knowledge and skills. In collaboration with the Field Operations Supervisor you will carry out routine HSEQ and capability observation audits providing feedback and guidance.
Ideal candidates should possess:
* Minimum 5 years practical, clean water industry field experience
* First-person lead on trunk main isolations on large diameter mains
* Ideal experience include: District metered area validation, zonal pressure tests and experience with valve shuts offs and step testing.
* Trunk and distribution main isolations, asset verification, Probe installations and experience with mains disinfection.
* EUSR Water Hygiene
* Valve operations including CALM Networks
* NRSWA Supervisor (desired)
* IT proficient including Office365, GIS mapping tools, PDA/Tablet use and online reporting software.
* Full, clean UK driving license.
Training : The company will conduct comprehensive mandatory training sessions to equip candidates with the necessary knowledge and skills required for the role.
Opportunities for Growth Successful candidates may have the opportunity for a permanent position or apprenticeship based on performance, dedication, and a commitment to acquiring additional qualifications.
Shift Pattern: The standard working hours are 40 hours per week, covering day shifts, with occasional flexibility based on specific project needs. Additionally, once every four weeks, there will be a requirement for night shifts, spanning from Monday to Thursday, that you should be available for.
If you are enthusiastic about clean water asset management, possess a strong work ethic, and are eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment share your knowledge with others, we invite you to apply for the position of Junior Water Technician. Join our client on their mission to deliver exceptional clean water asset management solutions.
Salary and Package
Salary: 38,000 - 45,000
Pension: 4% employer contribution
Holiday: 22 days plus UK bank holidays (usually 8 days) plus long service reward
Tools and Equipment: Company utility van with air conditioning, fuel card and all tolls paid upfront.
Contract mobile phone and tablet and / or toughbook
All uniform and any PPE required.
Any tools and equipment deemed necessary to fulfil your role
Weekend working: Optional weekend work as overtime (time and a half)
If you feel you are suitable for this position, please contact Callum Withey for more information.
