Sewer Technician

TN United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player as a Sewer Technician in Water Recycling Services, where your role will be vital in maintaining critical infrastructure and protecting the environment. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work outdoors, tackle diverse challenges, and contribute to a mission that values customer service and environmental safety. With comprehensive training provided, you'll operate essential equipment and engage with customers, making a real difference in your community. Enjoy a supportive work culture with benefits that enhance your wellbeing and lifestyle.

Benefits

Private health care

25 days annual leave

Use of company van

Competitive pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Flexible working culture

Personal accident cover

Discounts for health support

Qualifications

• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-pressure water jetting units and CCTV equipment.
• Investigate and resolve sewerage problems for customers.
• Respond to incidents and perform planned maintenance.

Skills

High-pressure water jetting

CCTV equipment operation

Problem-solving

Customer service

Basic IT skills

Tools

High-pressure water jetting units

CCTV equipment

Job description

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Salary: £29,219– depending on skills and experience plus standby payments and business use of company van

Permanent, 37 hours, Full Time

Location: Covering Chelmsford and the surrounding area

About Anglian Water

At Anglian Water, we are a leading provider of water and water recycling services in the UK, committed to quality and customer service. We support our teams with growth opportunities to make a positive impact on our customers and the environment.

Our skilled professionals are essential in delivering vital services, including water collection and treatment, ensuring environmental safety through rivers and coastal outlets. We operate over 7,000 pumping stations and manage 76,000 km of sewers, with more than 1,000 water recycling centres.

Join us to be part of a team where your skills and passion can make a real difference. We value diversity and inclusivity and welcome all candidates eager to contribute to our environmental mission.

Role Overview

As a Sewer Technician in Water Recycling Services, you'll help protect the environment and public health by maintaining critical infrastructure. Your tasks will include resolving issues like blockages, odours, flooding, and incidents, while providing excellent customer service and complying with environmental standards.

You'll be on standby for out-of-hours work to ensure continuous service. Safety is a priority, and you'll follow health and safety protocols diligently.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate high-pressure water jetting units and CCTV equipment, with training provided.
• Identify and recommend repairs for sewerage network issues.
• Investigate and resolve sewerage problems for customers.
• Respond to incidents and perform planned maintenance.
• Record feedback accurately using IT systems.
• Work mainly alone, engaging with internal and external customers daily.

Candidate Requirements

• 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).
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights, with a maximum weight limit of 113kg due to harness restrictions. Occupational health checks, including HAV, will be required.

Benefits

• Private health care.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service.
• Use of company van, tools, uniform, and PPE.
• Competitive pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Flexible benefits supporting wellbeing and lifestyle.
• Flexible working culture.
• Personal accident cover up to 5x salary.
• Discounts and paid leave for health and family support.

Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics. We recruit based on merit and passion for creating positive outcomes.