Trainee Water Technician - Full Training Provided

Ardour Associates Ltd; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Ardour Associates Ltd is recruiting a Trainee Water Technician to help reduce clean water leakage and support Thames Water projects. No prior water-industry experience required; we seek motivated individuals with a can-do attitude and willingness to learn.

The role involves fieldwork, using specialist equipment, data recording, and collaboration with customers and contractors. Training is provided with clear progression and a competitive salary package for ambitious entrants.

Qualifications

• Proactive attitude and eagerness to learn new skills
• Full UK driving licence required for travel to sites
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Hardworking and reliable with a strong work ethic
• Motivated to progress with training and career advancement
• Basic IT skills for data entry and reporting

Responsibilities

• Assist in detecting, investigating and reducing clean water leakage
• Use specialist equipment to identify leaks and support resolution
• Conduct fieldwork in all weather to maintain the water supply network
• Accurately record data and report findings to senior technicians
• Liaise with customers, contractors and colleagues for smooth operations
• Comply with health and safety regulations while on-site

Skills

Proactive attitude

Driving license (UK)

Outdoor work

Data entry

IT basics

Job description

Trainee Water Technician - Full Training Provided

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.

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.