Technician

Hydrosave UK Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility provider is looking for a Technician in Cramlington to support the maintenance and inspection of water and gas utilities. The role involves mechanical and electrical tasks, ensuring safety and technical standards. Successful candidates will have a mechanical aptitude and be comfortable working outdoors in various conditions. The position offers extensive career development and family-friendly benefits.

Benefits

Enhanced family leave

Life assurance cover

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Hands-on training opportunities

Qualifications

• Good mechanical aptitude and experience using hand tools and equipment.
• Positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
• Physically fit and comfortable working in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the extraction, inspection, and reinstallation of large mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Support the inspection of water pipelines using patented tools.
• Conduct site activities such as installation and monitoring of equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Experience using hand tools

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Flexibility to travel

Physical fitness

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Technician

Location: Cramlington

Salary: up to £25,000

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to one of the water industry's most critical challenges while developing your expertise across data, network operations, and strategic resolution planning. AES (Advanced Engineering Solutions) is part of the South Staffordshire Group – a 3,000-strong organisation behind South Staffs Water, Cambridge Water, and several leading utility support businesses – offering long-term development and career progression.

To support the delivery of specialist on-site and workshop engineering services for water and gas utility clients. The Site–Workshop Technician will contribute to the maintenance, inspection, and repair of assets such as pipelines, pumping stations, and gas pressure systems, ensuring work is carried out safely, efficiently, and to high technical standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the extraction, inspection, and reinstallation of large mechanical and electrical equipment on gas and water utility sites.
• Support the inspection of water pipelines, including operating AES’s patented inspection tools within excavations and confined spaces.
• Conduct ancillary site activities such as: Installation and monitoring of water flow equipment; Grit blasting and painting of components; Sampling of pipelines and soils for structural analysis.
• Operate in accordance with site permits and AES safety protocols, ensuring compliance with client and statutory health and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to inspection and maintenance reports.
• Manage and maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles in a clean and serviceable condition.
• Promote a positive safety culture and contribute to continual improvement in operational practices.

What you’ll need

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to bring a hands-on approach, a strong sense of safety, and the motivation to work as part of a close-knit team that takes pride in delivering high-quality engineering services.

Essential

• A good mechanical aptitude and experience using hand tools and equipment.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn new skills.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a small team.
• Flexibility to travel and stay away from home (up to four nights per week, particularly in summer).
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors, at height, and in confined spaces.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills to complete documentation and reports accurately.
• A commitment to maintaining high safety standards at all times.

Desirable (training will be provided if not already held)

• Experience within an engineering, utilities, or mechanical maintenance environment.
• SHEA Gas or SHEA Water card.
• Confined Spaces and Working at Height training.
• Forklift or abrasive wheels certification.
• Full UK driving licence.

What you’ll get in return

• Family-Friendly Leave: Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer’s Days.
• Financial & Life Assurance: Life Assurance cover (role dependant) and a Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options.
• Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (8 counselling sessions) and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents.
• Lifestyle & Perks: Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers.
• Professional Development: Hands-on training and ongoing career development opportunities.
• Inclusion & Belonging: Active People Networks – Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women’s Network, and more.
• Performance & Recognition: Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.
• Flexibility & Opportunities: Overtime available and flexible shifts / hybrid working (role dependant).