Water Network Technician – Standby Rota

Affinity Water; Tendring; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Annual leave 23–27 days

Annual bonus scheme

Double match pension (12% cap)

Wellbeing support

Tap4Perks discounts

Affinity days for volunteering

Job summary

Affinity Water East is hiring a Network Operative to join a two-person team and perform essential maintenance and repairs on the water network. You will work safely, follow regulatory and HSE requirements, and keep customers informed of any works affecting them.

The role includes a 1 in 5 standby rotation, with hours 08:00–16:00 Mon–Thu and 08:00–15:30 Fri. Salary starts at £33,742 plus £4,106.14 flex allowance, total £44,903.14, with a range of benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in laying mains and service pipes is essential.
• Completed NRSWA Operative training.
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Laying Mains and Services with Street Works.
• UK driving licence (full, clean).
• Water industry experience desirable with in-house training available.
• Excellent customer service experience.
• Stand-by participation is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair the water network as part of a two-person team.
• Keep customers informed of works and interruptions.
• Work safely and comply with health and safety regulations.
• Participate in a 1 in 5 stand-by rotation.

Skills

Mains and services experience

Health & safety awareness

Team working

Customer service experience

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Laying Mains & Services

Street Works qualification

Job description

Affinity Water East is hiring a Network Operative to join a two-person team and perform essential maintenance and repairs on the water network. You will work safely, follow regulatory and HSE requirements, and keep customers informed of any works affecting them.

The role includes a 1 in 5 standby rotation, with hours 08:00–16:00 Mon–Thu and 08:00–15:30 Fri. Salary starts at £33,742 plus £4,106.14 flex allowance, total £44,903.14, with a range of benefits and development opportunities.