Water Pressure Tester and Chlorinator

Last Mile Infrastructure Group Limited; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-utility infrastructure company in Maidstone is seeking candidates with at least 3 years of operational experience in the water industry. Successful applicants will be responsible for pressure testing, chlorination, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Required qualifications include EUSR SHEA Water certification and a full UK driving license. This role offers various benefits, including a competitive pension contribution and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days holiday (increasing to 30 after 2 years)

9 public holidays

Private medical insurance

Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary)

Up to 7% employer pension contribution

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years operational experience in the water industry.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Valid EUSR or ECS card is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pressure testing, chlorination, flushing, and sampling of new water mains installations.
• Diagnose and assist with leak repairs and domestic water meter installations.
• Maintain compliance with Health & Safety policies.

Skills

Operational experience in the water industry

Diagnosing and assisting with leak repairs

Maintaining accurate records

Pressure testing and chlorination

Communication with developers and contractors

Education

EUSR SHEA Water certification

Water Hygiene Card

NCO (Water) Service and Main Laying Level 2

First Aid certification

Job description

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (increasing to 30 after 2 years)
• plus 9 public holidays
• Holiday buy scheme
• EV and ULEV salary sacrifice scheme (subject to minimum length of service)
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution
• Volunteering Day
• Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary)
• Refer a friend incentive
• stream - Financial wellbeing platform
• Employee assistance programme
• Private medical insurance
• Company sick pay

Responsibilities

• Carry out pressure testing, chlorination, flushing, swabbing, and sampling of new water mains installations, ensuring compliance with all legislative and company standards.
• Operate and maintain specialist equipment, including pressure pumps, flow meters, dosing units, and test kits, while upholding water mains hygiene procedures.
• Diagnose and assist with leak repairs, install domestic water meters, and liaise with developers and contractors to deliver a first-class service.
• Maintain accurate records of work, comply with Health & Safety policies, complete risk assessments, and ensure sites are left clean, safe, and compliant.
• Represent UKPS professionally, attend training and meetings, promote high standards of workmanship and safety, and undertake any other reasonable duties as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years operational experience in the water industry
• NJUG understanding
• Relevant industry certifications: EUSR SHEA Water, Water Hygiene Card, NCO (Water) Service and Main Laying Level 2, and NCO (Gas) for main and service laying (up to 315mm)
• Additional competencies: CP Competent Person for SCMC work, valid EUSR or ECS card
• Full UK driving licence, First Aid certification, and ideally NRSWA Operator certification

Company

Last Mile is one of the largest last-mile multi-utility businesses in the UK. We understand construction and we know utilities. We take responsibility for the 'last mile' of infrastructure that connects developments to wider distribution networks. Our strong history in gas and electricity connections, deep knowledge of the industry and secure investor backing means we can provide a comprehensive multi-utility solution that includes clean (ground source) heat networks, electricity, water and wastewater.

Contact

For further enquiries, contact [e-mail] or visit our website at www.lastmile-group.com.

Equal Opportunities

At Last Mile, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We consider all applications solely on the basis of skills and experience and actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.