At a Glance
- Tasks: Investigate and repair external water supplies while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Company: Join Auger, a top-rated employer known for valuing its team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, health plan, and generous leave.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive environment with excellent training and progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community with a stable career.
- Qualifications: Experience in leak detection and a passion for problem-solving.
The predicted salary is between 36412 - 40603 £ per year.
We're looking for a Water Mains Engineer to join the Auger Team, covering Margate, Kent. 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 &NOon-call work
- We paydoor-to-doorincludingalldriving 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
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Water Mains Engineer in Margate employer: Auger
Auger is an excellent employer that prioritises employee development and satisfaction, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. With a strong focus on training and progression, employees in Edinburgh can expect a supportive work culture that values effective communication and teamwork, making it a rewarding place to grow your career in drain repair.
