Water Mains Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Company events

Training & progression

£1000 referral bonus

Mortgage & insurance services

Uniform & PPE

Company vehicle

Mobile phone

Fuel & trade cards

Storage sites & skips

Field Operations Team support

Job summary

Auger in Swindon is seeking a Water Mains Engineer to join the team and cover Swindon. You will be responsible for investigating and repairing external water supplies, communicating with customers, and coordinating with our Field Operations Team.

The role offers a structured career path with training and progression opportunities. Qualified candidates will have DBS clearance and a valid driving licence; carpentry and on-site duties are included, with 42.5 hours per week and no on-call

Qualifications

• Experience in leak detection and water mains repairs using listening sticks, ground mic, etc.
• Ability to lay 20mm–32mm service pipes.
• Experience creating new points of entry for water supplies.
• Ability to reinstate surfaces (paving slabs, block paving, tarmac, concrete).

Responsibilities

• Independently investigate and repair external water supplies.
• Logically establish ownership and liability based on leak location.
• Confidently explain repairs to customers and provide peace of mind.
• Communicate proactively with the Field Operations Team at HQ.
• Work effectively with other engineers as part of the team.

Skills

Customer care

Problem solving

Driving licence

Ownership

Tools

CAT scanner

Leak detection tools

Moling equipment

Job description

We're looking for a Water Mains Engineer to join the Auger Team, covering Swindon.

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