Smart Network Technician

YTL UK; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 20%

Career progression

25 days holiday

Sell extra holidays

Buy extra holidays

Healthcare costs coverage

Life assurance

Electric car salary sacrifice

Retail discounts

Volunteering day

Enhanced family leave

Health wellbeing platform

Mental health support

Referral bonus

Job summary

YTL UK is seeking a Smart Network Technician to install and retrieve acoustic loggers, diagnose faults and repair flow and pressure monitoring devices across Wiltshire, Somerset or Dorset. A company van is provided for on-site work.

You will be trained in all aspects of the role and join a large, dynamic operational team. A full manual driving licence is essential and you will have opportunities for career progression and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Able to work outdoors in variable weather and environments.
• Strong problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Able to interpret plans and maps and work from them.

Responsibilities

• Install and retrieve acoustic loggers to monitor leakage.
• Diagnose faults and repair flow and pressure monitoring devices.
• Operate with a company van for on-site work across Wiltshire, Somerset or Dorset.

Skills

Outdoor work

Problem solving

Teamwork

Learning agility

Plans and 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'll 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).
• 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 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 450-acre former airfield into anaward-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.