Smart Network Technician

YTL UK; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services provider in the UK is looking for a Smart Network Technician to join their team. This role involves installing and retrieving acoustic loggers and repairing monitoring devices critical for managing water leakage. Applicants should have a full manual driving license, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for outdoor work. The company offers a competitive benefits package including up to 25 days' holiday, pension contributions, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Pension contributions up to 20%

Career progression opportunities

25 days' holiday, rising to 28

Life assurance up to eight times salary

Cashback and discounts from retailers

Paid volunteering day

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Full manual driving licence required as driving is part of the job.
• Self-motivated individual with a willingness to learn.
• Enjoyment of outdoor work is essential.

Responsibilities

• Install and retrieve acoustic loggers.
• Diagnose faults and repair monitoring devices.
• Work effectively in a dynamic operational team.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Ability to work independently

Interest in technology

Ability to interpret plans/maps

Job description

Do you enjoy working outdoors and solving problems? Do you want to work for an industry leading organisation? If so, we have a great opportunity for you to join our Smart Network team.

We welcome applications from people based across Wiltshire, Somerset or Dorset.

What you'll do

As a Smart Network Technician, you'll be responsible for installing and retrieving acoustic loggers, diagnosing faults, and repairing flow and pressure monitoring devices. These tools are essential in helping us detect and reduce leakage across our extensive water distribution system.

You will be trained in all aspects of the role, while also becoming an integral part of a large and dynamic operational team. A company van, for work use only, will be provided for the role.

What you'll need

We're looking for a driven, hardworking and self-motivated individual who can learn new skills. As a Smart Network Technician working in a busy environment, you will be able to work well alone or as part of a team. You will also have excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

You will enjoy working outside and have an interest in technology as well as the ability to interpret plans and maps. You'll need to be flexible with your working hours, as some tasks may take place outside the usual schedule—especially in winter when leaks are more common.

You’ll need a full manual driving licence, as driving is part of the job.

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).
• 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 toan interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trainedmental 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 Arena – 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.