Trainee Water Engineer - Full Training Provided

Ardour Associates Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A water conservation company in Swindon seeks a Trainee Water Technician. This entry-level position requires no prior experience and offers full training. Responsibilities include detecting and reducing water leakage, conducting fieldwork outdoors, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should possess a proactive attitude, a full UK driving license, and basic IT skills. This role promises career progression in a dynamic work environment with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Full training and support

Clear progression path

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license required for travel.
• No prior experience in the water industry needed.
• Motivated individuals willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist in detecting and reducing clean water leakage.
• Use specialist equipment to identify leaks.
• Conduct fieldwork in various weather conditions.
• Record data and report findings.
• Liaise with customers and contractors.
• Comply with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Basic IT skills

Hardworking and reliable

Comfortable working outdoors

Job description

Job Title : Trainee Water Technician

Location : Swindon

Salary : Competitive + Benefits + Van

Join the Frontline of Water Conservation – Start Your Career in the Clean Water Industry!

Are you looking for a hands‑on role where you can make a real impact? Do you thrive in outdoor environments and have a strong work ethic? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are seeking a Trainee Water Technician to join our team, working on an exciting project to help Thames Water reduce clean water leakage. No prior experience in the water industry is required – we are looking for motivated individuals with the right attitude and a willingness to learn.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assisting in the detection, investigation, and reduction of clean water leakage across the network.
• Using specialist equipment to identify leaks and support the team in resolving water loss issues.
• Conducting fieldwork in all weather conditions to help maintain and improve the water supply network.
• Accurately recording data and reporting findings to senior technicians.
• Liaising with customers, contractors, and colleagues to ensure smooth operations.
• Complying with all health and safety regulations while working on‑site.

What We’re Looking For

• A proactive attitude – you take initiative and are eager to learn new skills.
• Full UK driving license – as this role requires travel to various locations.
• Comfortable working outdoors – in all weather conditions.
• Hardworking and reliable – a strong work ethic is essential.
• Motivated to progress – opportunities for training and career advancement will be provided.
• Basic IT skills – for data entry and reporting purposes.

What We Offer

• Full training and support to help you develop your career in the water industry.
• A clear progression path with opportunities to advance within the business.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A dynamic and rewarding work environment where you can make a difference.

If you are ready to take the first step in an exciting career with great potential, we want to hear from you! Apply today and become a key player in preserving one of our most vital resources – clean water.

Ardour Associates values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and / or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary / contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.