Pressure Control Valve Technician

Wessex Water Services; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Wessex Water Services is seeking a self-motivated Pressure Control Valve (PCV) Technician to join the Pressure Control team. You will install, maintain and troubleshoot PCVs and related equipment across the Wessex Water network, reviewing flow and pressure data on site to support reliable water supply.

The role requires excellent problem‑solving, communication and time management skills, plus a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A valid UK driving licence.
• IT skills including Microsoft products (preferable but not essential).
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent time management and customer service skills.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair PCV's and associated equipment across the Wessex Water network.
• Conduct routine inspections and performance testing of PCVs to ensure optimal functionality.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with PCVs, implementing effective solutions to maintain system performance.
• Review flow and pressure alarms.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections and repairs, including maintenance of pressure equipment.
• Collaborate with other team members and departments to ensure seamless operation.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and company policies; participate in standby rota and respond to emergencies when required (standby allowance pay).

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Driving licence

Team collaboration

Time management

Health & safety knowledge

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Do you enjoy problem solving? Do you want to work within a dynamic, industry leading organisation? If so, we have a great opportunity for you as a Pressure Control Valve (PCV) Technician within our Pressure Control team at Wessex Water.

What you’ll do

We are seeking a self‑motivated PCV Technician to join our dynamic team. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance and servicing of our hydraulic control valves and associated systems within our water distribution network.

You will be responsible for the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of Pressure Reducing Valves and related equipment, contributing to the reliability and quality of our water supply.

Working as part of a busy team across the entire Wessex Water region, you will be trained to review flow and pressure data using a variety of techniques and equipment on site to assist with essential ongoing pressure management on our supply network.

You will:

• install, maintain and repair PCV's and associated equipment across the Wessex Water network
• conduct routine inspections and performance testing of PCV's to ensure optimal functionality
• diagnose and troubleshoot issues with PCV's implementing effective solutions to maintain system performance
• review flow and pressure alarms
• maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections and repairs, including the maintenance of pressure equipment
• collaborate with other team members and departments to ensure seamless operation
• adhere to all health and safety regulations and company policies
• take part in an out-of-hours standby rota and respond to emergencies when required (standby allowance pay provided).

What you’ll need

• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A valid UK driving licence.
• IT skills including Microsoft products (preferable but not essential).
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent time management and customer service skills
• A strong understanding of health and safety regulations and best practices

What you’ll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water - one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments - a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK - a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Live - the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus, a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion - with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.