Water Technician

Kier Group plc.; Youlston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities company is seeking Water Technicians for the South West region to join their Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks team. The role involves working on repairs and maintenance to ensure efficient drinking water and wastewater services. Previous utilities experience and a valid driving license are required. Comprehensive training is provided. Benefits include a matched pension scheme, life assurance, and health services.

Benefits

Matched pension scheme up to 7.5%

Life Assurance

Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

Discounts on go-to brands

Free Health and wellbeing services

Training and development schemes

Electric Vehicle Leasing

Paid volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Previous Utilities experience (preferred/required depending on project).
• Valid Full Driving Licence (required).
• Willingness to upskill (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Work on mains laying, pressure management, district metering, and repairs.
• Ensure health and safety standards are upheld.
• Carry out manual labor including excavating and installing water fittings.
• Update documentation digitally using a tablet.

Job description

We're looking for Water Technicians across the South West region to join our Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks team which is working on our South West Water contract

Location: Depots in Barnstaple, Bodmin, Bournemouth, Exeter, Paignton & Plymouth

Contract: Permanent

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

Overview

Our Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks division brings the built environment to life, keeping people and businesses connected. In this role, you will be working on our Southwest Water contract, where we work on repairs and maintenance services to provide reliable, efficient, and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services.

Responsibilities

• As a Water Technician, you'll be working within the Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks - South West Water team, supporting them in working on schemes including mains laying, pressure management, district metering and large and mains repairs, all within a team that values comradery and collaboration.
• Play a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of health and safety, creating a secure and protected work environment which is always the highest priority at Kier.
• Your day to day will include: carry out manual labour in setting up site, excavating, preparing and installing water fittings; undertake planned or reactive work as directed from water services to large diameter mains; ensure levels of productivity within timescales and to targets.
• Ensure that all relevant documentation is updated on each job using a tablet; be part of a rapid response team that works around the clock to deliver and restore clean water.

Requirements

• Previous Utilities experience (preferred/required depending on project)
• Valid Full Driving Licence (required)
• Willingness to upskill (preferred)
• Comprehensive training will be provided

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion are a priority for Kier. We are committed to being a Disability Confident employer and will ensure a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role are offered an interview. You can see our D&I action plan here.

Benefits

• Matched pension scheme up to 7.5%
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
• Discounts on go-to brands
• Free Health and wellbeing services
• Training and development schemes
• Electric Vehicle Leasing
• Paid volunteering leave