Water Quality Maintenance Technician
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Location: Kent
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: Up to 30000 depending on experience option to earn overtime payments (once qualified).
About the role
As a Water Quality Maintenance Technician youll play a vital role in improving water quality by carrying out mains flushinga process that removes sediment and particles from water mains to reduce customer contact and enhance service. Youll be part of our Network Infrastructure Programme Team where health and safety is at the heart of everything we do.
No prior experience in the water industry No problem. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who bring fresh ideas strong attention to detail and a passion for doing meaningful work.
What you will be responsible for:
Inspect network assets and identify issues before work begins
Carry out mains flushing and field activities in line with Southern Water policies and RAMS
Collaborate with Engineering Operations and Control Room teams to minimise customer disruption
Record and submit flushing data via company systems and mobile apps
Report site incidents and near misses with mitigation actions
Deliver excellent customer service and respond to queries in the field
Seek continuous improvement opportunities to enhance team performance
What youll bring to the role:
Essential
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across counties
Strong communication and people skills
Ability to work independently and adapt to changing situations
Attention to detail and stakeholder awareness
Physical resilience to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Desirable
Mains flushing or water network experience (preferred but not essential)
NRSWA street works experience (preferred but not essential)
Experience in water industry.
Progression opportunities
Southern Water offers career progression training and development opportunities.
About Southern Water
Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britains water industry investing significantly to enhance resilience sustainability and service excellence. With 7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30 this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.
At Southern Water we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If youre passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team wed love to hear from youeven if you dont tick every box.
At Southern Water we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If youre passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team wed love to hear from youeven if you dont tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.
If this role isnt quite what youre looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (- Introduce Yourself)
Our Commitment to Diversity
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds identities and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race ethnicity gender sexual orientation age disability religion or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know.
Additional information:
In line with Southern Waters security requirements successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity eligibility to work in the UK criminal record
check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years.
Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all pre-employment checks including security vetting.
Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting which may involve providing additional documentation.
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