Water Regs Technician

SEVERN TRENT; Hempstalls; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays (buy/s

Annual bonus up to £1,500

Family-friendly policies including a 1

£400 car allowance per month

Leading pension scheme with enhanceds

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Two volunteering days per year

Job summary

Severn Trent Plc is hiring a Water Fittings Technician to inspect third-party plumbing systems and ensure compliance with Water Fittings Regulations. The role is home-based with travel across the Staffordshire region, covering premises from public buildings to industrial sites.

You will plan and prioritise inspections, communicate clearly with customers, and document findings as part of statutory enforcement activities. Expect 37 hours per week and an occasional after-hours rota.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of plumbing systems.
• Strong IT skills with Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Driving licence is essential to travel to locations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out inspections across designated area.
• Visit premises including public buildings, industrial and commercial sites, and new construction sites.
• Coordinate inspections with customers and colleagues; manage daily scheduling.
• Participate in 1-6 out-of-hours standby rota as required.

Skills

Plumbing knowledge

IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Communication skills

Customer service experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement, and we’re equally proud of our strong Glassdoor score, reflecting how much our people love working here. Join us to make a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace. If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.

LET’S TELL YOU MORE

As a Water Fittings Technician, you’ll help protect drinking water supplies by inspecting third-party plumbing systems and ensuring they meet Water Fittings Regulations. You’ll engage with plumbers, house builders, manufacturers, consultants and customers to promote good plumbing practices. You will have scheduled jobs and other jobs that you need to schedule yourself each day.

Working 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday, you’ll be home-based and travel across the region. You will be based around the Stoke on Trent area as the patch you will be covering will predominantly be Staffordshire. You’ll plan and prioritise inspections across your geographical area, visiting premises including public buildings, industrial and commercial sites, agricultural premises and new construction sites. You’ll carry out proactive and reactive inspections, communicate clearly with customers and accurately record your findings as part of our statutory enforcement activities. You will also work on a 1-6 out of hours standby rota.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

You’ll need good knowledge of plumbing systems and the ability to adapt as priorities change. Good IT skills are essential, including knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook, as our work is planned and updated using Microsoft systems.

You’ll also need strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience working with customers and the general public would be advantageous.

The role will be home‑based, you will be starting your working day from home and travelling directly to the required locations from there each day therefore a driving licence is essential.

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality, as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We’re looking for people who want to get involved, be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN

It’s not just a job; it’s a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. You’ll also contribute to the environment and community. Some of our benefits include:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year
• Annual bonus scheme of up to £1,500
• Family-friendly policies, including a year of paid maternity or adoption leave
• £400 car allowance per month
• Leading pension scheme, with contributions doubled up to 15%
• Dedicated training and development through our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme, retail offers and two volunteering days per year