Assistant Network Technician in Lincoln

We care. That’s why we need people like you who care about your colleagues and customers, as well as our business and the environment.

We’re proud to work in partnership with Anglian Water and are looking for an Assistant Network Technician to join our team, helping deliver safe, high-quality drinking water to customers every day. This role plays a key part in protecting water quality across the network, helping to deliver safe, clean drinking water to customers every day.

Working as part of our operational team, you’ll carry out planned and reactive water quality activities across the distribution network. This is a field-based role, working outdoors with underground assets, travelling across local and wider areas, and supporting both routine maintenance and incident response. Flexibility is essential, including out-of-hours working when required. You will be based at Grantham, Grimsby or Lincoln.

Responsibilities:

• Surveying, inspecting, and maintaining the water distribution network, including valves and critical assets
• Carrying out valve operations and flushing
• Locating assets and updating digital network records using GIS systems
• Completing risk assessments and following approved safe systems of work
• Undertaking water quality sampling and monitoring across the network and customer properties
• Collecting and sharing accurate field data using digital tablet systems
• Supporting repairs by providing clear and accurate asset information
• Maintaining emergency equipment and supporting incident response activities

Qualifications:

You enjoy hands-on, outdoor work and take pride in delivering high-quality, safe outcomes. You’ll hold a full UK driving licence and be comfortable working independently as well as part of a wider operational team. Previous experience within water networks, mains laying, service connections, or a similar utilities environment would be beneficial, along with a strong focus on health, safety, and quality. An interest in water quality testing, asset performance, and continuous improvement is key.

Relevant industry certifications such as EUSR Water Hygiene, SHEA Water, sampling, or mains disinfection are desirable, although full training and support will be provided to help you develop and progress within the role. A positive, customer-focused attitude, flexibility to support out-of-hours work, and a willingness to learn, upskill, and contribute to a strong health and safety culture will support success in this position.

Benefits:

In addition to helping you reach your career goals, a competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 22 days per annum, we also offer perks including Clancy Xtras, our employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well-known retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas, cycle to work scheme as well as an Employee Assistance Programme.

Clancy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you to attend an interview, please do let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.

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