Job Description
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Salary: £36,000 - £38,000, plus 10% annual bonus, company van and Veolia benefits
Hours: 40 hours, 08.00 - 16.30 Monday to Friday (with standby rota, 1 week in 4 where required)
Location: Mobile across Hampshire and Wiltshire Areas, with some work in the Southern region as required
When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.
The Senior Wastewater Network Technician will provide support for the Wastewater Network Engineer, delivering effective management of all Wastewater sewer networks and assets across our contracts within military garrisons on Salisbury Plain and Aldershot areas. The successful applicant will be required to have a hands-on attitude and deal directly with stakeholders and contractors, where a high level of customer contact will be required.
What we can offer you:
* 25 days of annual leave
* Refer an Engineer to us once you've joined and earn £1000
* Access to our people's pension scheme
* Free physiotherapy service
* Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
* Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
* Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
What you'll be doing:
* Working on-site with contractors and clients to investigate and facilitate remedial action for day-to-day issues such as sewer blockages, damaged assets, often within tight contractual deadlines and budget control.
* Plan and deliver maintenance programmes on network assets including CCTV surveys and inspections.
* Routine and reactive management of OWI's, silt traps and other below ground assets.
* Management of SSOW, permits and road closures where NRSWA will be required.
* Undertake technical appraisals of handover documentation, site inspections, witness all appropriate air and water tests and approve new works in relation to S104 adoption process.
* Adoption applications, building over sewers and new sewer connections.
* Assist other operational teams as required and work closely with capital investment teams as a routine aspect of this role.
What we're looking for:
* Strong understanding of wastewater network construction, operation and maintenance, as well as the delivery of small scale capital delivery experience under CDM 2015 regulations
* Suitable Degree/NVQ/Diploma plus experience
* Proven technical knowledge of wastewater operations, using data and analysis to support risk and investment decision making
* Previous experience of working within a commercial contract environment
* Working knowledge of 'Sewerage Sector Guidance in relation to the adoption of sewerage assets by sewerage companies in England'
* An in-depth knowledge / experience of GIS/ IT systems
* High level of computer literacy and organisational skills
* Full clean driving licence
* General awareness in the use of operating procedures and safe systems of work
* Must be able to pass a Security Clearance procedure in line with the Ministry of Defence Vetting.
What's next?
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.
We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.
We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.