Alternative Water Supply Tech — Fast, Reliable Water

SES Water; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23+ Days Holiday

Buy & Sell Holiday

Competitive Pension

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Enhanced Family Leave

Share Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Flu Vaccination

Free On-site Parking

Volunteering Day

Give As You Earn

Retail Discounts

Job summary

Bournemouth Water, part of Pennon Group, is hiring an Alternative Water Supply Technician to maintain AWS equipment and ensure uninterrupted supply during planned works and emergencies. You will deploy, operate, maintain, and test AWS assets such as bowsers, tankers, pumps and hoses, and support leak detection, mains flushing and valve maintenance in local communities.

The role requires a flexible, customer-focused approach, good organisation, and the ability to work both independently and in a

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• EUSR Water Hygiene Certificate.
• Experience working independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Experience maintaining records and working to deadlines.
• Customer-focused approach with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Flexible approach to work, including participation in an on-call standby rota.

Responsibilities

• Deploying and operating AWS equipment during planned and reactive events.
• Maintaining, cleaning, disinfecting and testing AWS assets (bowsers, tankers, pumps, hoses).
• Carrying out inspections, record keeping and post-event reporting.
• Supporting network operations activities such as leak detection, mains flushing and valve maintenance.
• Completing site assessments and identifying the most effective AWS solution.
• Deploying traffic management and monitoring equipment where required.
• Supporting emergency response activities and standby/call-out rotas.
• Delivering excellent customer service in local communities.

Skills

Driving Licence

Water Hygiene

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Record keeping

On-call flexibility

Customer service

Education

GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

Job description

Bournemouth Water, part of Pennon Group, is hiring an Alternative Water Supply Technician to maintain AWS equipment and ensure uninterrupted supply during planned works and emergencies. You will deploy, operate, maintain, and test AWS assets such as bowsers, tankers, pumps and hoses, and support leak detection, mains flushing and valve maintenance in local communities.

The role requires a flexible, customer-focused approach, good organisation, and the ability to work both independently and in a