Job Description
Job Title: Field Technician Duration: Full time, Permanent Location: Various locations across projects covering mainly throughout the south east water areas, head office is based in Kent. About our Client: Our client is a leading strategic project management company specializing in clean water asset services, seeking motivated individuals to join as Water Technicians. This role offers a 3-month contract, with the potential for a permanent position or apprenticeship for candidates displaying dedication and eagerness to contribute to their commitment to clean water asset management.
Why join our client? * Respectful Environment: The workplace values each person's contributions. Recent team members from larger firms have commended the atmosphere of value and respect.
* Focus on Achievement and Growth: Emphasis is placed on reaching targets while providing ample room for personal and professional advancement. New team members appreciate the chance to engage in significant projects related to water management. * Flexible Work Dynamics: Our clients unique scheduling policies offer excellent flexibility in hours, ensuring an effective work-life balance through well-planned schedules.
Additionally, their very good overtime policy provides exceptional opportunities for additional hours, allowing for increased earning potential while maintaining a flexible working setup. * Contribution to Notable Projects: Noteworthy projects such as HS2 and Thames Tideway have been pivotal engagements. Join their team and contribute meaningfully to impactful endeavours in water asset management.
* Support for Development: Dedicated to your growth, from structured learning opportunities to fair recognition for dedicated efforts, programs are designed to support your progress. * Team Unity and Engagement: It's not solely about the job. There are two annual staff events fostering team unity beyond the professional setting.
Key responsibilities * The successful candidate will be responsible for broad spectrum of field based activities. * Trunk and distribution main isolations * Asset investigation and validation.* Operability testing * Reservoir outages and mains disinfections * All associated water quality activities such as flushing and sampling.Ideal candidates should possess: * Minimum 3 years practical, clean water industry field experience * First-person lead on trunk main isolations on large diameter mains Ideal experience include: District metered area validation, zonal pressure tests and experience with valve shuts offs and step testing. * Large diameter trunk main isolations, asset verification and validations.
* EUSR Water Hygiene Valve operations including CALM Networks * NRSWA Operative (Unit 2) * IT proficient including Office365, GIS mapping tools, PDA/Tablet use and online reporting software. * Full, clean UK driving license. Training The company will conduct comprehensive mandatory training sessions to equip candidates with the necessary knowledge and skills required for the role.
Shift Pattern The standard working hours are 40 hours per week, covering day shifts, with occasional flexibility based on specific project needs. Additionally, once every four weeks, there will be a requirement for night shifts, spanning from Monday to Thursday (36 hours), that you should be available for. If you are enthusiastic about clean water asset management, possess a strong work ethic, and are eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment share your knowledge with others, we invite you to apply for the position of Junior Water Technician.
Join our client on their mission to deliver exceptional clean water asset management solutions. Salary and PackageSalary: CompetitiveOvertime paid at time and a halfPension: 4% employer contribution Holiday: 20 days plus UK bank holidays (usually 8 days) plus long service reward Tools and Equipment: Company utility van with air conditioning, fuel card and all tolls paid upfront Contract mobile phone and tablet and / or toughbook All uniform and any PPE required Any tools and equipment deemed necessary to fulfil your role Weekend working: Optional weekend work as overtime (time and a half) If you feel you are suitable for this position, please contact Callum Withey for more information.