Water Testing Assistant

Job Location: Field

Additional Location Information: Kent

Salary: Competitive

Contract type: Permanent

Posting End Date: 09/03/2026

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.

Purpose of this role

The purpose of this position is to test, chlorinate and take samples to facilitate the commissioning of new Water Networks across England and Wales.

Your Key Responsibilities Are

• Exercise safe working practices at all times in line with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), wearing the correct PPE at all times.
• Assisting the water testing engineer to pressure test, chlorinate and commission water infrastructure, ensuring that all work is undertaken to a high standard of safety and technical quality by following all appropriate generic and specific method statements, work procedures and safety instructions.
• Have a full and comprehensive understanding of all incumbent and IWNL Testing, chlorinating, and Sampling procedures, under the guidance of the water testing engineer.
• Assisting the water testing engineer on Final Connections (Primary tie‑ins complex and non‑complex) – it is expected that if not already qualified to do so this will be a part of the development plan for your personal and business objectives.
• Assisting the water testing engineer on Secondary Connections (complex and non‑complex).
• Accept delivery of plant and materials and check fitness for purpose prior to use.
• Ensure vehicles, plant and equipment remain in good condition, and report any defects to the Team Leader/Project Manager.
• Assisting the water testing engineer to identify at an early stage all contract variations and report to the Project Manager and work in accordance with the company Variation and Deviations Procedure.
• Complete site‑specific risk assessments daily and ensure maintenance of a safe working environment, under the guidance of the water testing engineer.
• Attend Toolbox Talks and other training courses as required, under the guidance of the water testing engineer.
• Record accurately details of work undertaken.
• Submit relevant work details for recording and invoicing in the required timescale.
• Any other duties as deemed appropriate by the Project Manager that fall within the general experience scope of the individual.

Qualifications

• Water Safety Passport.
• Water Hygiene.

Experience / Knowledge

• Water Industry Construction.

Desirable

• NRSWA.
• Machine Excavation (up to 10T).
• Final Connections.
• Secondary Connections.
• NCO2 / 3 Main Laying / Service Laying or Equivalent.
• Experience of Water Mains, Testing, Chlorination and Sampling.
• Street works card.

Conditions of Employment

• You will hold a driving licence.
• You will be required to participate in a standby rota.

What Can You Expect From Us

• Cost of living annual pay review.
• Company pension contributions up to 5% if employees contribute 4%.
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays with the ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• Each time you successfully refer someone you will receive a referral payment of £1000 (net of tax).
• Hybrid working for eligible roles.
• Development opportunities to reach your career aspirations.

BUUK has an award‑winning culture. We care about your wellbeing and safety as we all deserve the right to go home safe, every day. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we respect each other and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in all we do. Research shows that women and people from different under‑represented backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you would like to be a part of our team and you meet many, but not all our requirements for this role, please apply. You can also ask us about flexible working options. Please note we reserve the right to close the role early. Therefore, if you’re interested in this role, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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