We're looking for a Water Mains Engineer to join the Auger Team, covering Bournemouth. Our total package is worth £36,412 - £40,603 without overtime.
About Auger
We provide drainage, water mains and subsidence services across the UK, doing 'whatever it takes' for our customers. 95% of our people say they feel valued, and 81% rate us 8+ when asked how likely they are to recommend Auger as a workplace. That's why we're recognised as a Platinum level Investors in People organisation, alongside the top 2% of UK employers.
Financials
Starting Salary - £32,381 - £36,353 dependent on experience
Annual Bonus - approx £2000 - £2500
5.5% Pension Contribution - approx £1781 - £1999
Overtime
Optional weekend OT at 1.5x rate eg. 10 days would top up the package to £38,280 - £42,700
Working Hours
42.5hrs per week, Mon-Fri only & NO on-call work
We pay door-to-door including all driving time
Go straight to your job from home - you don't have to report to a depot or yard first
Limited stay-aways, with bonuses/annual leave for more than 3 overnights per quarter
Leave
22 Days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Hol
AL increases to 25 days within 5 years' service
Enhanced bereavement, sickness and maternity / paternity leave
Benefits
Health Plan with cashback for many services including dentist, optician & physio for you and your children, as well as access to a 24-Hour GP & gym discounts
2 company-wide events per year & regular funded socials in your region
A focus on training & progression, working with some of the best engineers in the country
£1000 for successful employee referrals
Access to discounted Mortgage & Insurance Services
What We Provide
A choice of our quality uniform range & all PPE
Your own fully equipped vehicle that isn't shared with others
Mobile phone
Fuel and trade cards so you can stock up when you need
Local storage sites & skips
A dedicated Field Operations Team to help you with on-site challenges and any kit, equipment, materials, uniform, vehicle or plant requirements
The Role
Independently investigate and repair external water supplies
Logically establish ownership and liability based on leak location
Confidently talk our customer through the works, giving them peace of mind
Communicate proactively with our Field Operations Team at HQ
Work effectively with other engineers in our team as required
Preferred Experience
Leak detection (find & fix repairs with listening stick, ground mic etc)
Trenchless installation via moling (not essential)
20mm - 32mm service laying
New 'point of entry' creation
Use of CAT scanner to identify buried services & trace existing metallic supply
Reinstatement of surfaces inc. paving slabs, block paving, cold lay tarmac, concrete, etc.
You'll be a great fit for Auger if
You are great at caring for customers
You are confident in finding solutions and overcoming unforeseen challenges
You take pride in the high standard of your work
You are enthusiastic, self-motivated and like to take ownership
You are looking for a stable place to build a long-term career
You have a clear DBS & driving licence
Our interview process
Stage 1 - Short 15 min phone call with our HR team
Stage 2 - Interview with management via Teams