Strategic Asset Technician
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Job Location:
Bournemouth - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
AtSouth West Waterwe believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid stable foundations - with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change improve and innovate.
Were proud to be responsible for providing reliable efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area.
And we have huge ambitions.
Not only are we committed to reaching net-zero by 2030 but weve also partnered with Wildlife Trusts National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come.
So if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed #JustAddWater.
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity has become available for a proactive and safety-focused Strategic Asset Technician to join our team in Bournemouth on a full time permanent basis. Youll play a key role in maintaining our assets supporting operational activities and ensuring we continue to deliver high-quality drinking water and excellent customer service. This is a varied hands-on role that involves planned and reactive work problem-solving and participation in standby and call-out rotas.
What Youll Be Doing:
- Follow all Health Safety & Security policies and standards at all times.
- Carry out maintenance tasks on a wide range of network assets including service reservoirs pressure reducing valves network fittings and pumping stations.
- Plan and deliver routine and reactive reservoir cleaning.
- Use inspection tools such as CCTV and ROV equipment.
- Work in line with all QMS procedures and maintain up-to-date knowledge of them.
- Ensure environmental protection requirements are met during maintenance activities.
- Support supply interruption mitigation techniques both in planned and reactive situations including out-of-hours deployment.
- Contribute to wider water distribution operations such as trunk main walking mains flushing and non-highway excavations for leaks or asset access.
- Undertake valve and fitting servicing and replacements.
- Prevent contamination during all tasks and know how to respond in the event of an incident.
- Participate in call-out and standby rotas as required.
- Maintain positive relationships with customers colleagues public authorities and other stakeholders through high levels of customer service.
- All of the above will require you to work at height and in confined spaces.
- A full valid driving licence is required along with the ability and willingness to tow large trailers when operationally necessary.
What Were Looking For:
- A good standard of education including GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
- EUSR Water Hygiene Certificate.
- Ability to deliver work to regulatory deadlines including reporting requirements.
- A flexible adaptable approach to daily tasks with the ability to respond quickly to incidents.
- Proven experience in a water supply environment.
- Ability to maintain buildings and structures.
- A background in delivering high-quality internal and external customer service.
- Familiarity with GIS systems and related digital tools.
- Experience in utilities pipeline construction or street works.
- You must live within 45 minutes of our operational area of supply.
- You must have a full driving licence and be willing and able to tow large trailers as required.
Whats In It For You
- Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
- A discretionary Bonus
- Competitive Contributory Pension
- Share-save Scheme
- Various health benefits
- Wellbeing support programmes
- A range of Group Discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Financial support services
- And plenty more!
28000 - 30000 a year
Closing Date: 11th December 2025
Be yourself we like it that way. Together we will build a culture of belonging where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care we value everyone we celebrate uniqueness.
Our core values which are essential to our success are:
Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.
Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.
Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Finance Control
- Finance
- ABAP
- Body Care
- Avionics
- Brokerage
About Company
We're the water and wastewater service provider for around 1.8 million customers in Cornwall, Devon, parts of Somerset and Dorset and the Isles of Scilly.
