At a Glance
- Tasks: Investigate and repair external water supplies while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Company: Join Auger, a top-rated employer in the UK with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, health plans, bonuses, and generous leave.
- Other info: Work with a dedicated team and enjoy excellent training opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while building a stable career.
- Qualifications: Experience in leak detection and problem-solving skills preferred.
The predicted salary is between 36412 - 40603 £ per year.
We're looking for a Water Mains Engineer to join the Auger Team, covering Essex and surrounding area. Our total package is worth £36,412 - £40,603 without overtime.
About Auger
We provide drainage, water mains and subsidence services across the UK, doing 'whatever it takes' for our customers. 95% of our people say they feel valued, and 81% rate us 8+ when asked how likely they are to recommend Auger as a workplace.
That's why we're recognised as a Platinum level Investors in People organisation, alongside the top 2% of UK employers.
- Financials
- Starting Salary - £32,381 - £36,353 dependent on experience
- Annual Bonus - approx £2000 - £2500
- 5.5% Pension Contribution - approx £1781 - £1999
- Overtime
- Optional weekend OT at 1.5x rate eg. 10 days would top up the package to £38,280 - £42,700
- Working Hours
- 42.5hrs per week, Mon-Fri only & NO on-call work
- We pay door-to-door including all driving time
- Go straight to your job from home - you don't have to report to a depot or yard first
- Limited stay-aways, with bonuses/annual leave for more than 3 overnights per quarter
- Leave
- 22 Days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Hol
- AL increases to 25 days within 5 years' service
- Enhanced bereavement, sickness and maternity / paternity leave
Benefits
- Health Plan with cashback for many services including dentist, optician & physio for you and your children, as well as access to a 24-Hour GP & gym discounts
- 2 company-wide events per year & regular funded socials in your region
- A focus on training & progression, working with some of the best engineers in the country
- £1000 for successful employee referrals
- Access to discounted Mortgage & Insurance Services
- What We Provide
- A choice of our quality uniform range & all PPE
- Your own fully equipped vehicle that isn't shared with others
- Mobile phone
- Fuel and trade cards so you can stock up when you need
- Local storage sites & skips
- A dedicated Field Operations Team to help you with on-site challenges and any kit, equipment, materials, uniform, vehicle or plant requirements
The Role
- Independently investigate and repair external water supplies
- Logically establish ownership and liability based on leak location
- Confidently talk our customer through the works, giving them peace of mind
- Communicate proactively with our Field Operations Team at HQ
- Work effectively with other engineers in our team as required
- Preferred Experience
- Leak detection (find & fix repairs with listening stick, ground mic etc)
- Trenchless installation via moling (not essential)
- 20mm - 32mm service laying
- New 'point of entry' creation
- Use of CAT scanner to identify buried services & trace existing metallic supply
- Reinstatement of surfaces inc. paving slabs, block paving, cold lay tarmac, concrete, etc.
- You'll be a great fit for Auger if
- You are great at caring for customers
- You are confident in finding solutions and overcoming unforeseen challenges
- You take pride in the high standard of your work
- You are enthusiastic, self-motivated and like to take ownership
- You are looking for a stable place to build a long-term career
- You have a clear DBS & driving licence
- Our interview process
- Stage 1 - Short 15 min phone call with our HR team
- Stage 2 - Interview with management via Teams
- For further information please visit our website; www. auger. co. uk
Water Mains Engineer in Essex employer: Auger
At Auger, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture where 95% of our team members feel valued. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide comprehensive training and progression opportunities, allowing you to specialise and advance your career in the drainage and subsidence field. Located in Salford, we ensure a great work-life balance with no on-call duties, generous leave, and a range of benefits including health plans and social events, making Auger a rewarding place to build your future.
