Water Field Technician

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Guildford; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities recruitment firm is seeking a Water Field Technician for a 6-month fixed term contract based in Guildford. The role involves performing routine maintenance, handling drinking water samples, and addressing unplanned issues in the Surrey and West Sussex area. Candidates should have experience in the water industry, strong customer service skills, and knowledge of health and safety standards. A vehicle is provided, and the salary is £33K pro rata with additional allowances.

Benefits

Company vehicle

On-call allowance

Qualifications

• Experience working in the water industry is essential.
• Customer-facing experience is required.
• Must have knowledge of health and safety standards.
• Possession of relevant health and safety tickets preferred.
• A valid UK driving license is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance and drinking water samples.
• Address any unplanned issues.
• Manage work schedule effectively.
• Handle meter exchanges and customer queries.

Skills

Experience in the water industry

Customer service skills

Knowledge of health and safety standards

Education

Water Hygiene ticket

SHEA Water ticket

CSCS ticket

Job description

Water Field Technician

Field based: You should be based in the Guilford area and be willing to cover a local patch (Surrey and West Sussex)

£33K (Pro Rata) plus Vehicle and on call allowance

8.30-5 Mon-Fri plus one in four on call rota

6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Are you an experienced water industry professional, looking to work for a large, growing utilities group, in a 6 month fixed term contract position.

The role is field based covering a regional patch. There are opportunities to increase earnings through the on call rota and a vehicle is provided.

The role will be to undertake routine maintenance, undertake drinking water samples and deal with any unplanned issues.

The Role

1. Full time 6 month fixed term contract role
2. Home/field based customer facing role
3. Undertake basic asset management tasks, such as; meter exchanges, customer queries and crossed meters.
4. Effectively manage work schedule

The Person:

1. Experience of working in the water industry
2. Experience of dealing with customers
3. Knowledge of health and safety standards
4. Any of the following tickets; Water Hygiene, SHEA Water, CSCS
5. UK driving licence

Reference Number: BBBH260096

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Nick Smith at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.