Water Engineer

ITSS Recruitment Ltd; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Company car

Pension

Overtime

Private health insurance

Training & progression

Uniform & PPE

Referral scheme

Job summary

ITSS Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Water Engineer to join a well-established water utilities contractor. Based on site, you will perform clean water network works, repair mains, detect leaks, and lead a small team.

You will work Monday to Friday with overtime, a £500 signing bonus after 6 months, a company vehicle and pension. A Full UK Driving Licence and Water Hygiene Card are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have full UK driving licence
• Water Hygiene Card holder
• NRSWA Street Works certification (essential for Team Leaders/Gangers)
• Hands-on clean water network experience
• Experience repairing and laying water mains and services
• Experience leading or running a small gang
• Cat & Genny experience
• Desirable: Excavator/Dumper, First Aid, Manual Handling, Lifting Ops or Banksman qualifications

Responsibilities

• Carry out hands-on clean water network works including repairing and maintaining water mains and services, leak detection and repairs, excavations, connections and reinstatement.
• Lead a small gang and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Deliver high-quality work across water network projects and communicate professionally with customers and the public.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Water Hygiene Card

NRSWA Street Works

Water network experience

Team leadership / supervising a small

Cat & Genny

Excavator/Dumper

Job description

Water Engineer, £30k - £38k, Signing Bonus+Company Car+Pension+Overtime+Private Healthcare

We are seeking an experienced Water Engineer to join a well-established, growing water utilities contractor operating across Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire and Devon. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a friendly and supportive business offering long-term employment, training and genuine career progression.

As the new Water Engineer, you will carry out hands‑on clean water network works including repairing and maintaining water mains and services, leak detection and repairs, excavations, connections and reinstatement. You will also be responsible for leading a small gang and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

The successful Water Engineer will have proven experience working directly on clean water networks. This is a hands‑on site‑based role and would suit someone experienced in physically carrying out water network works.

Required Water Engineer Experience:

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Water Hygiene Card.
• NRSWA Street Works Certification - essential for Team Leaders/Gangers.
• Hands‑on clean water network experience.
• Experience repairing and laying water mains and services.
• Experience with connections, leak repairs and reinstatement.
• Experience leading or running a small gang.
• Cat & Genny experience.
• Excavator/Dumper, First Aid, Manual Handling, Lifting Operations or Banksman qualifications desirable.

As the new Water Engineer, you will be expected to deliver high‑quality work across water network projects, lead your team effectively, maintain excellent health and safety standards and communicate professionally with customers and the public.

What is offered:

• £13.00-£19.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
• £500 signing‑on bonus after 6 months.
• Overtime available.
• Company vehicle and fuel card.
• 28 days' holiday, increasing with service.
• Pension scheme.
• Part‑funded private health insurance.
• Full PPE and branded uniform.
• Training, development and career progression.
• Employee referral scheme.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 07:30-17:00, with overtime and occasional weekend/emergency work available.