Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose SES Water has a rich history of serving communities in the South East of England. Water plays an important role in our lives, which is why we’re committed to supplying our customers with access to 160 million litres of safe, reliable, clean water every day. We’re proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we’re working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife. Whether you’re starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career. Ready to make a splash? Join our team today. We’re looking for a hands-on and motivated Field Operations Technician to join our team, supporting the maintenance of water storage assets and delivery of environmental and biodiversity initiatives. This is a varied, practical role where no two days are the same—you’ll be working across our operational sites ensuring high standards of maintenance, safety, and environmental stewardship. What You’ll Be Doing In this role, you will be responsible for: Maintaining external and treated water storage assets Carrying out grounds maintenance, including grass cutting at production sites Operating large plant and equipment such as tractors and loaders Performing routine equipment checks and reporting defects Completing fencing repairs and installation Cleaning tanks and reservoirs, including sterilisation activities Setting up, operating, and dismantling temporary pumping equipment Carrying out basic tree surgery (e.g. limb removal, clearing fallen trees) Supporting deliveries with loading and unloading materials Undertaking general labouring duties as required This is a physically active role, predominantly based outdoors or within tanks and vessels, which involves working at height using ladders and stairs as well as in confined spaces. The position requires a good level of physical fitness due to occasional heavy lifting, and you will be required to use breathing apparatus at times. Owing to the nature of the work, successful candidates must also be able to pass a medical assessment. What We’re Looking For Essential: GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths Full UK driving licence Basic IT skills Ability to work both independently and as part of a team At least 2 years’ experience in a relevant field Desirable: Confined space awareness Experience with breathing apparatus Use of mechanical plant or agricultural equipment Chainsaw operation Forklift truck operation Trailer towing Handling or transporting hazardous substances What's in it for you: We know our people drive our success — so we’re committed to offering an excellent range of benefits, including: Generous annual leave bank holidays Discretionary bonus Competitive contributory pension Share-save scheme Health benefits & wellbeing support programmes Group discounts Cycle to Work scheme Financial support services Development and training opportunities … and much more! Closing Date: 3rd June 2026 We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process. Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness. Our core values, which are essential to our success, are: Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on. Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way. Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.