Water Mains Engineer

Auger; Braintree; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan with cashback

2 company events per year

Training & progression focus

£1000 referral bonus

Mortgage & Insurance services

Job summary

Auger is seeking a Water Mains Engineer to join the team covering Braintree. The role offers a total package around £36,412–£40,603 with overtime potential and a 42.5-hour week, Mon-Fri. You’ll work directly from home to sites, with full PPE, vehicle, and support from our Field Operations team.

Benefits include health plan, pension contributions, annual leave, and regular regional socials. A DBS check and valid driving licence are required for the role.

Qualifications

• Leak detection and repair using listening equipment and probes.
• Trenchless installation via moling (advantageous).
• Experience with 20mm–32mm service laying and new point of entry creation.
• Ability to identify buried services and trace metallic supplies using CAT scanner.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and repair external water supplies independently.
• Determine ownership/liability based on leak location.
• Explain works to customers to provide peace of mind.
• Coordinate with Field Operations Team at HQ.
• Collaborate with other engineers to complete tasks.

Skills

Leak detection

Moling

Service laying

Point of entry creation

CAT scanner usage

Tools

CAT scanner

Ground mic

Job description

We're looking for a Water Mains Engineer to join the Auger Team, covering Braintree. Our total package is worth £36,412 - £40,603 without overtime.

About Auger

We provide drainage, water mains and subsidence services across the UK, doing 'whatever it takes' for our customers. 95% of our people say they feel valued, and 81% rate us 8+ when asked how likely they are to recommend Auger as a workplace. That's why we're recognised as a Platinum level Investors in People organisation, alongside the top 2% of UK employers.

Financials

• Starting Salary - £32,381 - £36,353 dependent on experience
• Annual Bonus - approx £2000 - £2500
• 5.5% Pension Contribution - approx £1781 -£1999

Overtime

• Optional weekend OT at 1.5x rate eg. 10 days would top up the package to £38,280 -£42,700

Working Hours

• 42.5hrs per week, Mon-Fri only &NOon-call work
• We paydoor-to-doorincludingalldriving time
• Go straight to your job from home - you don't have to report to a depot or yard first
• Limited stay-aways, with bonuses/annual leave for more than 3 overnights per quarter

Leave

• 22 Days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Hol
• AL increases to 25 days within 5 years' service
• Enhanced bereavement, sickness and maternity / paternity leave

Benefits

• Health Plan with cashback for many services including dentist, optician & physio for you and your children, as well as access to a 24-Hour GP & gym discounts
• 2 company-wide events per year & regular funded socials in your region
• A focus on training & progression, working with some of the best engineers in the country
• £1000 for successful employee referrals
• Access to discounted Mortgage & Insurance Services

What We Provide

• A choice of our quality uniform range& all PPE
• Your own fully equipped vehicle that isn't shared with others
• Mobile phone
• Fuel and trade cards so you can stock up when you need
• Local storage sites & skips
• A dedicated Field Operations Team to help you with on-site challenges and any kit, equipment, materials, uniform, vehicle or plant requirements

The Role

• Independently investigate and repair external water supplies
• Logically establish ownership and liability based on leak location
• Confidently talk our customer through the works, giving them peace of mind
• Communicate proactively with our Field Operations Team at HQ
• Work effectively with other engineers in our team as required

Preferred Experience

• Leak detection (find & fix repairs with listening stick, ground mic etc)
• Trenchless installation via moling (not essential)
• 20mm - 32mm service laying
• New 'point of entry' creation
• Use of CAT scanner to identify buried services & trace existing metallic supply
• Reinstatement of surfaces inc. paving slabs, block paving, cold lay tarmac, concrete, etc.

You'll be a great fit for Auger if

• You are great at caring for customers
• You are confident in finding solutions and overcoming unforeseen challenges
• You take pride in the high standard of your work
• You are enthusiastic, self-motivated and like to take ownership
• You are looking for a stable place to build a long-term career
• You have a clear DBS & driving licence

Our interview process

• Stage 1 - Short 15 min phone call with our HR team
• Stage 2 - Interview with management via Teams

For further information please visit our website;

www.auger.co.uk