Sewer Technician

TN United Kingdom; Braintree; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sewer Technician, where your passion for environmental stewardship and hands-on operations will shine. In this role, you'll safeguard public health and the environment by addressing sewerage issues, operating advanced equipment, and ensuring exceptional service delivery. With a commitment to safety and health protocols, you'll work independently while engaging with customers to provide first-time resolutions. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make a real difference in your community. If you're ready to embrace a flexible working culture and contribute to vital infrastructure, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Personal Private Healthcare

25 Days Annual Leave

Business Use of Company Van

Competitive Pension Scheme

Flexible Benefits

Flexible Working Culture

Personal Accident Cover

Various Discounts

Paid Time Off for Health Issues

Comprehensive Family Leave Packages

Qualifications

• Experience working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Operating high-pressure water jetting units to resolve sewerage issues.
• Responding to incidents and completing planned maintenance.

Skills

Outdoor Work

Basic IT Skills

Problem Solving

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

Full Driving License

4.5-tonne License (advantageous)

Tools

High-pressure Water Jetting Unit

CCTV Equipment

Job description

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£29,219– depending on skills and experience plus standby payments + business use of company van
Permanent, 37 hours, Full Time

Covering Chelmsford and the surrounding area.

At Anglian Water, we stand out as a frontrunner in providing water and water recycling services in the UK, setting the industry standard for quality and customer service. Our unwavering commitment is to support and grow our teams, empowering them to make a tangible impact on customers and the environment.

Our dedicated team, comprised of skilled professionals, plays a crucial role in delivering key services, including water collection and treatment, ensuring its return to the environment through rivers and coastal outlets. With over 7,000 pumping stations and a network of 76,000 kilometres of sewers directing to more than 1,000 water recycling centres, our team is at the heart of a vital operation.

Join us and be part of a team where your skills and passion can make a real difference. We promote an inclusive and diverse workplace, welcoming all candidates ready to contribute their unique perspectives and skills to our mission of environmental stewardship.

What you will be doing?

Join our Water Recycling Services as a Sewer Technician, where you'll safeguard the environment, public health, and maintain critical infrastructure. You’ll address issues such as blockages, odours, flooding, and incidents, delivering exceptional service while adhering to environmental regulations.

As part of our standby roster, you'll be prepared for out-of-hours work to ensure uninterrupted service. Safety is paramount, and you'll diligently uphold health and safety protocols.

If you are passionate about environmental stewardship and hands-on operations, we’d love to hear from you!

Your duties will include:

• Operating a single-person, high-pressure water jetting unit, with training provided, along with specific CCTV equipment to identify and promote repairs in our sewerage network.
• Investigating and resolving sewerage issues to provide first-time resolutions for our customers.
• Responding to incidents and completing planned maintenance.
• Accurately recording feedback from sites via our IT systems.
• Working predominantly alone, engaging daily with internal and external customers.

What does it take to be a Sewer Technician?

• Experience or willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Basic IT skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Full driving license; a 4.5-tonne license is advantageous (training provided if needed).
• Ability to work within confined spaces and at heights without restrictions, with weight limits under 113 kg, and to complete occupational health checks including Hand-arm Vibration assessments.

Benefits aligned to this role

We value our people and aim to reward their contributions. Benefits include:

• Personal private healthcare.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service.
• Business use of a company van, tools, uniform, and PPE.
• Competitive pension scheme with double-matching contributions up to 6%.
• Flexible benefits supporting wellbeing and lifestyle.
• A flexible working culture.
• Personal accident cover up to 5x salary.
• Various discounts.
• Paid time off for health-related issues.
• Comprehensive family leave packages.

Inclusion at Anglian Water

We are an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics. We recruit based on merit and passion for creating better outcomes, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.