Water Network Technician (Night Shift)

Celnor Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Benenden Health & Lifestyle rewards (p

Pension contributions above statutory

Support for professional development

Twice-annual salary reviews

Job summary

Celnor Group is seeking a Water Network Technician to join our Field Team in Reading on the night shift. This hands-on role involves asset verification, testing, and safety-focused operations across clean water projects.

You will work with project managers and technicians, bringing at least 5 years of field experience, a valid UK driving licence, and familiarity with GIS tools. Night shift includes a 20% night allowance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in a clean water role.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Proactive, safety-conscious and reliable approach to work.
• Familiarity with valve operations and NRSWA Streetworks.
• Comfortable using smart devices and basic IT systems.
• Knowledge of GIS tools such as ArcGIS.

Responsibilities

• Support field operations including asset verification, DMA validation, operability testing, trunk main isolations, logger deployments.
• Conduct flow and pressure testing, optimisation activities, and maintain disinfection depots and equipment.
• Set up safe work sites and carry out risk assessments, using GIS plans and smart devices for site reports.
• Participate in urgent or reactive fieldwork at short notice.
• Prepare vehicles, equipment, and stock for upcoming jobs.

Job description

Water Network Technician (Night Shift)

Department: Field Team

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Reading

Reporting To: David Lawson

Compensation: £30,000 - £38,000 / year

Description

Field Technician - Clean Water (Night shift: 20% night allowance)

London and surrounding areas

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Who we are

We are specialists in clean water and asset management, working in close partnership with our clients to plan, manage, and optimise water infrastructure projects. Our end-to-end services span investigation, verification, commissioning, leakage detection, and water quality support, ensuring reliable and efficient outcomes at every stage.

Part of the Celnor Group

Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.

While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.

Job details

As a Field Technician, you will support a wide range of clean water operations, working closely with project managers, field supervisors, and other technicians. This is a hands-on role perfect for practical, motivated individuals looking to develop their career or for experienced field technicians ready to apply their expertise.

What you will do

• Support field operations including asset verification, DMA validation, operability testing, trunk main isolations, logger and probe deployments.
• Conduct flow and pressure testing, optimisation activities, and maintain disinfection depots and equipment.
• Set up safe work sites and carry out risk assessments, using GIS plans and smart devices for site reports.
• Participate in urgent or reactive fieldwork at short notice.
• Prepare vehicles, equipment, and stock for upcoming jobs.

Who you are

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in a practical or technical role within the clean water industry.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Proactive, safety-conscious, and reliable approach to work.
• Familiarity with valve operations and NRSWA Streetworks (Signing, Lighting & Guarding).
• Comfortable using smart devices and basic IT systems.
• Knowledge of GIS tools such as ArcGIS.

Join us

You’ll be joining a business where your contribution matters and where professionalism, integrity and teamwork are genuinely valued. As part of the wider Celnor Group, you’ll benefit from group-wide investment, shared expertise and opportunities to develop your career as the organisation continues to grow.

Benefits

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Benenden Health & Lifestyle rewards scheme: private healthcare, 24/7 GP and retail discounts
• Extra holiday days for long service (up to +30 days)
• Pension contributions above statutory minimum
• Support for professional development: funding for qualifications and memberships
• Twice-annual salary reviews and performance appraisals

All offers are subject to DBS checks and Drug & Alcohol Testing.

Important information

Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.

We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.