Assistant Field Technician

Kier Group plc.; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services company in the UK is seeking candidates for an entry-level position in the water industry with no prior experience required. As part of the IMRDS alliance, you will receive full training, including crucial certifications. Responsibilities involve deploying equipment for detecting leaks, interpreting water maps, and daily customer interactions. This is a fantastic opportunity to start a career in a growing sector that is pivotal for sustainable water management.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full driving licence.
• Willingness to learn and complete training courses.

Responsibilities

• Deploy water leakage equipment to detect leakage noises.
• Read and interpret water maps and transfer data.
• Interact with customers daily.

Job description

The water industry is an exciting and vital sector to join as we enter the new five-year (2025 - 2030) AMP8 regulatory period. It's the perfect time to step into a growing industry that offers innovative opportunities to shape a sustainable future, drive environmental impact and contribute to ambitious goals for clean water and resilient infrastructure. This role is part of the IMRDS alliance (integrated maintenance, repair and development services), which maintains the water supply systems, repairs emergencies like water bursts and develops new ways to better service customers.

Responsibilities

• Deploy water leakage equipment to listen underground to detect leakage noises from pipes so that data can be used to plan works across the region.
• Read and interpret water maps to then transfer data to your tablets.
• Interact with customers on a daily basis.

Qualifications & Requirements

No experience required, we will provide you with full training. You must hold a full driving licence and we will provide you with nationally recognised training such as EUSR water hygiene, blue card, streetworks and manual handling training certifications, in order to successfully carry out the role.

Diversity & Inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.