At a Glance
- Tasks: Learn hands-on skills in maintaining clean water networks alongside experienced technicians.
- Company: BUUK Infrastructure, a leader in utility innovation for over 30 years.
- Benefits: Gain industry-recognised qualifications and receive structured training.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community while working towards net zero goals.
- Qualifications: Minimum grade 5/C in GCSE Science required.
The predicted salary is between 18500 - 25000 £ per year.
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 an Apprentice Water Field Technician (Essex area) who would like to help us reach our mission to earn customer loyalty and drive business growth by providing consistently excellent service. The successful candidate will ideally be situated in the Chelmsford/South Essex area, but we will consider applications from the whole of Essex.
Purpose of this role
As an Apprentice Water Field Technician, you will work alongside experienced field technicians to learn the skills and knowledge required to maintain and operate clean water network assets. You will develop practical expertise in valve operations, leakage detection, network flushing, meter reading, and the auditing of newly constructed clean water infrastructure. This role offers hands-on field experience supported by structured technical training, leading to industry recognised qualifications.
Your key responsibilities are:
- Assist with routine maintenance and inspections, being a site presence to liaise with office-based teams to address issues and incidents as they arise.
- Support Senior Field Technicians in valve operations for isolation and network maintenance.
- Undertake basic asset management tasks, such as meter exchanges, customer queries and crossed meters.
- Respond to incidents, and in situations where trained, isolate problems. In such instances report and make safe where practicable.
- Liaise with external contractors and respond to customer queries/complaints.
- Assist with auditing newly constructed water assets, ensuring installations meet design standards and operational requirements.
- Ensure that the quality and integrity of the network is maintained.
- Undertake leakage detection and pressure monitoring.
- Undertake Regulatory Drinking Water Quality samples.
- Effectively manage work schedule, calls, administration and inventory ensuring you optimise your time and delivery against the metrics set within the business.
- Attend and successfully complete all required classroom and on-the-job training modules.
Qualifications
Minimum grade 5/C in GCSE Science.
Apprentice Water Field Technician in Essex employer: BUUK Infrastructure
At BUUK Infrastructure, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to excel. As an Apprentice Water Field Technician in the Essex area, you will benefit from hands-on experience alongside seasoned professionals, structured training, and opportunities for career advancement, all while contributing to our mission of achieving net zero for the UK. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to innovation and customer satisfaction.
