Strategic Water Asset Technician

Bournemouth Water; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Bournemouth Water is seeking a Valve & Strategic Asset Technician to help maintain the drinking water network's integrity, reliability, and performance. You will inspect, operate, and service a range of strategic assets, supporting planned and reactive maintenance with partners and teams to ensure safe, continuous water supply.

The role requires independent work, collaboration with field teams, and a strong focus on safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in water utilities or a similar network environment.
• Ability to maintain assets, buildings and infrastructure.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational and workload prioritisation skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experience delivering work to deadlines and targets.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure during incidents.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on strategic water network assets.
• Inspect, maintain, and service air valves, control valves, pressure-reducing valves, and fittings.
• Support operation and maintenance of reservoirs, pump stations, buildings and sites.
• Undertake reservoir cleaning and assist with asset condition assessments.
• Operate inspection equipment including CCTV and ROV where required.
• Support activities to maintain network reliability and minimise disruption.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

GCSE English & Maths

EUSR Water Hygiene Certificate

Tools

GIS systems

Job description

Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose Providing clean, clear, and safe drinking water is at the heart of what we do at Bournemouth Water. Every day, we treat and supply 150 megalitres of water, rigorously tested at every stage to ensure it meets the highest standards.

Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose Providing clean, clear, and safe drinking water is at the heart of what we do at Bournemouth Water. Every day, we treat and supply 150 megalitres of water, rigorously tested at every stage to ensure it meets the highest standards.

We’re proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we’re working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife.

Whether you’re starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career.

Ready to make a splash? Join our team today.

About The Role

As a Valve & Strategic Asset Technician, you will play a key role in maintaining the integrity, reliability, and performance of the drinking water network. You will be responsible for inspecting, operating, servicing, and maintaining a range of strategic network assets to ensure the safe and continuous supply of water to customers.

Working independently and alongside operational teams and delivery partners, you will support planned and reactive maintenance activities, contribute to network resilience, and ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Asset Operation & Maintenance

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on strategic water network assets.
• Inspect, maintain, and service air valves, control valves, pressure reducing valves, and associated network fittings.
• Support the operation and maintenance of service reservoirs, pump stations, buildings, and other operational sites.
• Undertake reservoir cleaning activities and assist with asset condition assessments.
• Operate inspection equipment, including CCTV and remotely operated vehicle (ROV) technology, where required.

Network Performance & Resilience

• Support activities that maintain network reliability and minimise customer disruption.
• Assist with planned and emergency supply interruption mitigation activities.
• Conduct trunk main inspections, mains flushing, valve servicing, and network maintenance works.
• Undertake excavation activities in non-highway locations to access and maintain network assets.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to health, safety, security, and environmental standards.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company policies, procedures, and quality management systems.
• Minimise environmental impact by supporting leakage reduction, preventing contamination, and promoting sustainable operational practices.
• Maintain awareness of contamination risks and respond appropriately to any incidents or concerns.

Customer & Stakeholder Service

• Deliver a high standard of customer service when interacting with customers, contractors, local authorities, and colleagues.
• Ensure network assets and operational sites remain secure and protected.
• Maintain company vehicles and represent the organisation professionally in the community.

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Experience working within a water supply or utility environment.
• Ability to maintain operational assets, buildings, and infrastructure.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational and workload prioritisation skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experience delivering work to deadlines and performance targets.
• Ability to remain calm and effective during operational incidents and periods of pressure.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• ONC, City & Guilds, or NVQ Level 2 qualification in Water Distribution or a related discipline. [
• Utilities, pipeline construction, or streetworks experience.
• Experience using GIS systems and network information tools.
• EUSR Water Hygiene qualification.
• LGV C+E licence and additional operational certifications.

Qualifications Essential

• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• EUSR Water Hygiene Certificate.

Please be aware that when fully trained there will be a requirement to join a Standby Rota.

Closing Date: 21st Sept 2026

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.

Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.

Our core values, which are essential to our success, are:

Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.

Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.

Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.