Water Main Engineer in Maidstone

Water Mains Engineer

Location: Kent
Team: Water Mains Engineering Team

About the Role

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Water Mains Engineer to join our team, covering Kent. This is a field-based role where you’ll work independently to investigate and repair issues with external water supply systems, delivering excellent service to customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently investigate and repair external water supplies
• Logically establish ownership and liability based on leak location
• Confidently communicate with customers, providing clear explanations and reassurance
• Liaise proactively with the Field Operations Team
• Work collaboratively with other engineers where required

Required / Preferred Experience

• Leak detection (e.g. listening stick, ground microphone)
• Trenchless installation via moling (desirable, not essential)
• Service laying (20mm-32mm)
• New point of entry creation
• Use of CAT scanners to identify buried services
• Reinstatement of surfaces (paving slabs, block paving, tarmac, concrete, etc.)

Salary & Package

• Starting Salary: £32,381 - £36,353 (DOE)
• Annual Bonus: £2,000 - £2,500
• Pension Contribution: 5.5% (£1,781 - £1,999 approx.)
• Total Package Value: £36,412 - £40,603 (excluding overtime)

Overtime

• Optional weekend overtime at 1.5x rate
• Example: 10 shifts could increase earnings to £38,280 - £42,700

Working Hours

• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• No on-call requirements
• Door-to-door pay (including travel time)
• Travel directly from home to site
• Limited overnight stays (with additional benefits where applicable)

Leave & Benefits

• 22 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising to 25 days with service)
• Enhanced family, sickness, and bereavement leave
• Health plan (including dental, optical, physio & 24-hour GP access)
• Gym discounts
• Company events and socials
• £1,000 referral bonus
• Mortgage & insurance discounts
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities

What’s Provided

• Fully equipped company vehicle (not shared)
• Full PPE and uniform
• Mobile phone
• Fuel and trade cards
• Access to storage sites and waste facilities
• Dedicated operational support team

About You

• Customer-focused with strong communication skills
• Able to problem-solve and work independentlyTake pride in delivering high-quality work
• Motivated, reliable, and career-driven

Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Clear DBS check