Alternative Water Supply Technician

Pennon Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Bournemouth Water, part of Pennon Group, is hiring an Alternative Water Supply Technician to keep customers supplied during planned works and outages. You will deploy and operate AWS equipment, inspect assets, and maintain records to support reliable water delivery.

Role involves site assessments, traffic management, and standby on-call duties; you will work in local communities delivering responsive service and maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Essential GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• EUSR Water Hygiene Certificate.
• Experience working independently and as part of a team.

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

Independent work

Driving Licence

Education

EUSR Water Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose Providing clean, clear, and safe drinking water is at the heart of what we do at Bournemouth Water. Every day, we treat and supply 150 megalitres of water, rigorously tested at every stage to ensure it meets the highest standards. We're proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we're working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife. Whether you're starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career. Ready to make a splash? Join our team today.

About the Role

As an Alternative Water Supply Technician, you'll play a vital role in helping maintain water supplies for customers during planned works and emergency incidents. You'll be responsible for deploying, operating, maintaining and testing alternative water supply equipment, ensuring customers continue to receive support when network interruptions occur.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deploying and operating alternative water supply (AWS) equipment during planned and reactive events.
• Maintaining, cleaning, disinfecting and testing AWS assets, including bowsers, tankers, pumps and 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 participating in standby and call-out rotas.
• Delivering excellent customer service while working in local communities.

What We're Looking For

• Essential GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• EUSR Water Hygiene Certificate., Experience working independently and as