Job Description
Department: Field Team
Location: London - South
Compensation: £30,000 - £38,000 / year
Description
Field Technician
Location: Primarily within 40 minutes of the M25, with travel to Head Office and Client Satellite Sites
Salary: Up to £38,000 DOE
Role Overview
As a Field Technician, you will support a wide range of clean water operations, working closely with project managers, field supervisors, and other technicians. This is a hands-on role perfect for practical, motivated individuals looking to develop their career or for experienced field technicians ready to apply their expertise.
Key Responsibilities
* Support field operations including asset verification, DMA validation, operability testing, trunk main isolations, logger and probe deployments.
* Conduct flow and pressure testing, optimisation activities, and maintain disinfection depots and equipment.
* Set up safe work sites and carry out risk assessments, using GIS plans and smart devices for site reports.
* Participate in urgent or reactive fieldwork at short notice.
* Prepare vehicles, equipment, and stock for upcoming jobs.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential:
* Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in a practical or technical role within the clean water industry.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Proactive, safety-conscious, and reliable approach to work.
* Familiarity with valve operations and NRSWA Streetworks (Signing, Lighting & Guarding).
* Comfortable using smart devices and basic IT systems.
* Knowledge of GIS tools such as ArcGIS.
Why Join Us
* 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Benenden Health & Lifestyle rewards scheme: private healthcare, 24/7 GP and retail discounts
* Extra holiday days for long service (up to +30 days)
* Pension contributions above statutory minimum
* Support for professional development: funding for qualifications and memberships
* Twice-annual salary reviews and performance appraisals
All offers are subject to DBS checks and Drug & Alcohol Testing.