Water Network Technician – Field Ops (Flexible Hours)

Portsmouth Water; Havant; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Performance bonus up to 6%

Life assurance 4x salary

Employee wellbeing support

Discounts (PW Perks)

Job summary

Portsmouth Water is seeking a Network Technician to join our Network team in Havant. You will perform field-based water network activities, troubleshoot issues, and ensure safe, first-time resolutions across planned and reactive work.

The role requires working outdoors in all weather, operating valves and hydrants, monitoring water quality, and reporting findings. Full training is provided with a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow within a supportive utility.

Qualifications

• Field experience in clean water networks (pressure/flow) and responding to water supply issues.
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Responsibilities

• Perform field-based water network activities within Portsmouth Water's area of supply (South East Hampshire & West Sussex).
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues, collaborating with teams and stakeholders.
• Handle planned and reactive work, investigating water network performance (pressure, leakage, metering, supply disruptions).
• Conduct distribution main isolation, asset verification, and water quality checks (flushing, sampling).
• Monitor flows, pressures, and water quality (chlorine, turbidity), ensuring safe operations.
• Operate water assets (valves, hydrants) and perform site assessments using GIS and schematics.
• Prepare detailed reports to relevant teams.
• Support office-based teams, prepare equipment, and assist fellow operatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Participate in out-of-hours stand-by duties in addition to core hours (Mon-Thu 8:00–16:15, Fri 8:00–15:30).

Skills

Water network field experience

Customer service

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Flexible / on-call

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Tools

Office365

GIS mapping tools

PDA/Tablet use

Online reporting software

Job description

Portsmouth Water is seeking a Network Technician to join our Network team in Havant. You will perform field-based water network activities, troubleshoot issues, and ensure safe, first-time resolutions across planned and reactive work.

The role requires working outdoors in all weather, operating valves and hydrants, monitoring water quality, and reporting findings. Full training is provided with a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow within a supportive utility.