Job Location: Guildford
Salary: £33,084
Contract type: Fixed Term
Posting End Date: 24/09/2025
At BUUK Infrastructure, our vision is to be the leading utility partner to accelerate the UK towards net zero for all our customers. Our group of companies has been the major drive for change and innovation over 30 years.
We provide a supportive environment that is committed to enabling our people to be the best – ensuring they feel proud to be themselves and part of BUUK Infrastructure.
We are looking for
Water Field Technician
who would like to help us reach our mission to "earn customer loyalty and drive business growth by providing consistently excellent service".
We are ideally looking for candidates who live in Guilford.
This is a field based role covering Guildford, Crawley, Croydon, Bognor Regis, Worthing, Chichester and surrounding areas.
This is a 6 month fixed term contract.
Purpose of this role
To provide field support to the water asset team, by ensuring our water network is constructed and installed to a high standard, that our customers have wholesome drinking water and that the network is robust for the future.
Your Key Responsibilities Are
Act as the escalation point to liaise with developers / customers and contractors.
Engage with site stakeholders where possible during both planned and unplanned incidents.
Ensure that the quality and integrity of the network is maintained as part of a structured audit strategy.
Audit and assess construction activities related to IWNL water mains.
When on customer site through diagnostics or observation ensure compliance to relevant legislation surrounding the activity.
Ensure that all assets comply with the technical and regulatory standards as detailed by IWNL.
Undertake water sampling following an outage, in accordance with DWTS UKAS 17025 standard.
To attend meetings with site and construction personnel.
To complete internal and external pressure and flow readings.
Qualifications
Any other tasks required by line manager.
SHEA Water.
CSCS or equivalent.
Experience/Knowledge
Experience working within the water industry.
Experience in a customer facing role.
Knowledge of relevant health and safety standards and policies.
Abilities/Skills
Positive and proactive attitude.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Desirable
National water Hygiene.
Confined spaces.
Network/leakage qualification.
Conditions of Employment
You are required to have your criminal records checked through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This is due to going into customers' homes.
You will be required to participate in a standby rota
You will hold a driving licence
What Can You Expect From Us
At least the cost of living pay increase every year
Company pension contributions up to 10% if employees contribute 5%
33 days holiday including bank holidays with the ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
To say thank you, each time you successfully refer someone you will receive a referral payment of £1000 (net of tax)
Hybrid working for eligible roles
Development opportunities to reach your career aspirations
BUUK has an award-winning culture. We care about your wellbeing and safety as we all deserve the right to go home safe, every day. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we respect each other and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in all we do.
Research shows that women and people from different underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you would like to be a part of our team and you meet many, but not all our requirements for this role, please apply. You can also ask us about flexible working options.
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