At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a team to maintain and repair clean water networks while leading a small crew.
- Company: A growing water utilities contractor with a supportive and friendly culture.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, signing bonus, company car, pension, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities and a dynamic work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your skills in a hands-on role.
- Qualifications: Experience in clean water networks and a full UK driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 19 - 19 £ per hour.
We are seeking an experienced Water Engineer to join a well-established, growing water utilities contractor operating across Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire and Devon. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a friendly and supportive business offering long-term employment, training and genuine career progression.
As the new Water Engineer, you will carry out hands-on clean water network works including repairing and maintaining water mains and services, leak detection and repairs, excavations, connections and reinstatement. You will also be responsible for leading a small gang and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
The successful Water Engineer will have proven experience working directly on clean water networks. This is a hands-on site-based role and would suit someone experienced in physically carrying out water network works.
Required Water Engineer Experience:
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Water Hygiene Card.
- NRSWA Street Works Certification - essential for Team Leaders/Gangers.
- Hands-on clean water network experience.
- Experience repairing and laying water mains and services.
- Experience with connections, leak repairs and reinstatement.
- Experience leading or running a small gang.
- Cat & Genny experience.
- Excavator/Dumper, First Aid, Manual Handling, Lifting Operations or Banksman qualifications desirable.
As the new Water Engineer, you will be expected to deliver high-quality work across water network projects, lead your team effectively, maintain excellent health and safety standards and communicate professionally with customers and the public.
What is offered:
- £13.00-£19.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
- £500 signing-on bonus after 6 months.
- Overtime available.
- Company vehicle and fuel card.
- 28 days' holiday, increasing with service.
- Pension scheme.
- Part-funded private health insurance.
- Full PPE and branded uniform.
- Training, development and career progression.
- Employee referral scheme.
Working hours are Monday to Friday, 07:30-17:00, with overtime and occasional weekend/emergency work available.
Apply now for immediate consideration for the Water Engineer position or contact Kyle Crossland at ITSS Recruitment for more information.
Water Engineer employer: ITSS Recruitment Ltd
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