Water Network Technician (Nights) - Sussex at South East Water Uk in Barcombe, England, United Kingdom | GBP36,671-46,916 | Kablio

Role

Description

mains shutdown

network validation

asset data

leak detection

flushing

water sampling

Perform essential network activities such as mains shutdowns, completing risk assessments and interruption reports.
Undertake network validation, pressure zonal tests and flow tests to ensure the integrity of District Metered Areas (DMAs).
Accurately collect, record, or correct network asset data and details of all work completed, utilising systems like Maximo and GIS.
Investigate and locate hidden leaks using specialised equipment (like correlators) and leakage detection techniques (like step testing).
Coordinate with internal staff (Distribution, Leakage, Production) on night team activities and leak repairs.
Conduct flushing activity and perform water sampling in line with regulatory guidelines.
Execute planned leakage detection, validation, and survey work to achieve and maintain our leakage reduction goals.

Requirements

customer service

gis

night work

driving licence

secondary education

asset repair

Strong Customer Service Skills.
Maintain and repair network leakage assets, such as pressure reducing valves, district meters, and data logging equipment Experience in handling customer complaints or queries.
Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.
We're looking for driven individuals who can work effectively at night:
Proficiency in accessing, data entry, and understanding of work management systems such as GIS.
The essential ability to work effectively alone with minimal supervision at night, often outdoors in all weather conditions.
It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.
A full, clean manual driving licence.
A good standard of secondary education, showing good numeracy and literacy skills.

Benefits

Paid volunteering days.
Health cash plan.
Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.
Cycle to work scheme.
Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.
5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
Life assurance.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

assessment/interview days from 09:00 to 14:00 between 25 nov and early dec.

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

pass background, identity and employment referencing checks.

Company

Overview

520 million litres

Daily water delivery

The company supplies over 520 million litres of treated and tested drinking water each day.

£433–489 million

Infrastructure investment

The company is investing £433–489 million between 2020 and 2025 to upgrade treatment works and expand networks.

500,000 tests

Annual quality checks

A 24/7 laboratory in Farnborough conducts over 500,000 quality tests annually to ensure water safety.

£200 million boost

Funding injection

The company received a £200 million funding boost in June 2025 to support its operations and growth.

Founded in 1992 and restructured by merger in 2007, it has grown into a major regional water supplier.
Draws from aquifers, rivers and reservoirs, treating at some 83 works before distribution.
Project pipeline includes new reservoir at Broad Oak (operational by 2033), treatment works upgrades in Maidenhead and Maidstone.
Focuses on network resilience—leak detection teams, smart meters, and buffer storage tanks to reduce interruptions.
Environmental engagement includes working with farmers, monitoring SSSIs, and using dogs to protect wildlife during works.
Privately owned under a mix of pension and trust entities.
Notably endured a significant regulator investigation after households experienced supply failures and hosepipe bans.

Culture + Values

Employees are actively encouraged to become guardians of the environment—‘every action counts’ underpins all operational performance
Commitment to health, safety and wellbeing: ‘We are compliant with health and safety regulations’ and ‘Ensure fair pay, reward and recognition for all our employees’
Transparency of reporting and trusted corporate governance embedded in operations
Emphasis on collaboration and partnerships: working with customers, communities, supply chain and academic/science organisations to deliver shared solutions
Innovation-led mindset: integrates internal and external collaboration via Ofwat Innovation Fund to tackle sector-wide challenges

Environment + Sustainability

38% reduction

CO₂ Emissions

Achieved a 38% reduction in carbon emissions between 2015 and 2020.

98% Emissions Target

Operational Emissions

Targeting a 98% reduction in operational emissions by 2030, compared to 2018/19 levels.

12,637 Trees

Tree Planting

Planted 12,637 trees in one year, exceeding the annual target by 56%.

4% Fleet Electric

Electric Vehicles

4% of a 400-strong fleet consists of electric vehicles, with plans to expand via salary-sacrifice schemes.

Published routemap in July 2021 detailing measures: energy efficiency, renewables, nature-based solutions, direct emissions reduction, and green energy procurement.
Solar PV on ~20 sites planned, with battery storage pilots to support resilience and renewables.
25-Year Environment Plan (H25) focuses on safe water, climate change adaptation, sustainability of natural environment, and partnership working.
Operational performance metrics: zero water deficit; zero breaches of abstraction/discharge consents; 1 pollution incident (2018/19); carbon emissions per customer at 36.3 kg CO₂e/year in 2018/19.

Inclusion & Diversity

Member of UN‑backed ‘Race to Zero’ campaign—no DEI goals evident on public site
No explicit DEI strategy, targets or gender breakdown publicly disclosed via website or LinkedIn

Articles

Careers

Projects

Sustainability Initiatives

Role

Description

mains shutdown

network validation

asset data

leak detection

flushing

water sampling

Perform essential network activities such as mains shutdowns, completing risk assessments and interruption reports.
Undertake network validation, pressure zonal tests and flow tests to ensure the integrity of District Metered Areas (DMAs).
Accurately collect, record, or correct network asset data and details of all work completed, utilising systems like Maximo and GIS.
Investigate and locate hidden leaks using specialised equipment (like correlators) and leakage detection techniques (like step testing).
Coordinate with internal staff (Distribution, Leakage, Production) on night team activities and leak repairs.
Conduct flushing activity and perform water sampling in line with regulatory guidelines.
Execute planned leakage detection, validation, and survey work to achieve and maintain our leakage reduction goals.

Requirements

customer service

gis

night work

driving licence

secondary education

asset repair

Strong Customer Service Skills.
Maintain and repair network leakage assets, such as pressure reducing valves, district meters, and data logging equipment Experience in handling customer complaints or queries.
Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.
We're looking for driven individuals who can work effectively at night:
Proficiency in accessing, data entry, and understanding of work management systems such as GIS.
The essential ability to work effectively alone with minimal supervision at night, often outdoors in all weather conditions.
It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.
A full, clean manual driving licence.
A good standard of secondary education, showing good numeracy and literacy skills.

Benefits

Paid volunteering days.
Health cash plan.
Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.
Cycle to work scheme.
Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.
5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
Life assurance.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

assessment/interview days from 09:00 to 14:00 between 25 nov and early dec.

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

pass background, identity and employment referencing checks.

Company

Overview

520 million litres

Daily water delivery

The company supplies over 520 million litres of treated and tested drinking water each day.

£433–489 million

Infrastructure investment

The company is investing £433–489 million between 2020 and 2025 to upgrade treatment works and expand networks.

500,000 tests

Annual quality checks

A 24/7 laboratory in Farnborough conducts over 500,000 quality tests annually to ensure water safety.

£200 million boost

Funding injection

The company received a £200 million funding boost in June 2025 to support its operations and growth.

Founded in 1992 and restructured by merger in 2007, it has grown into a major regional water supplier.
Draws from aquifers, rivers and reservoirs, treating at some 83 works before distribution.
Project pipeline includes new reservoir at Broad Oak (operational by 2033), treatment works upgrades in Maidenhead and Maidstone.
Focuses on network resilience—leak detection teams, smart meters, and buffer storage tanks to reduce interruptions.
Environmental engagement includes working with farmers, monitoring SSSIs, and using dogs to protect wildlife during works.
Privately owned under a mix of pension and trust entities.
Notably endured a significant regulator investigation after households experienced supply failures and hosepipe bans.

Culture + Values

Employees are actively encouraged to become guardians of the environment—‘every action counts’ underpins all operational performance
Commitment to health, safety and wellbeing: ‘We are compliant with health and safety regulations’ and ‘Ensure fair pay, reward and recognition for all our employees’
Transparency of reporting and trusted corporate governance embedded in operations
Emphasis on collaboration and partnerships: working with customers, communities, supply chain and academic/science organisations to deliver shared solutions
Innovation-led mindset: integrates internal and external collaboration via Ofwat Innovation Fund to tackle sector-wide challenges

Environment + Sustainability

38% reduction

CO₂ Emissions

Achieved a 38% reduction in carbon emissions between 2015 and 2020.

98% Emissions Target

Operational Emissions

Targeting a 98% reduction in operational emissions by 2030, compared to 2018/19 levels.

12,637 Trees

Tree Planting

Planted 12,637 trees in one year, exceeding the annual target by 56%.

4% Fleet Electric

Electric Vehicles

4% of a 400-strong fleet consists of electric vehicles, with plans to expand via salary-sacrifice schemes.

Published routemap in July 2021 detailing measures: energy efficiency, renewables, nature-based solutions, direct emissions reduction, and green energy procurement.
Solar PV on ~20 sites planned, with battery storage pilots to support resilience and renewables.
25-Year Environment Plan (H25) focuses on safe water, climate change adaptation, sustainability of natural environment, and partnership working.
Operational performance metrics: zero water deficit; zero breaches of abstraction/discharge consents; 1 pollution incident (2018/19); carbon emissions per customer at 36.3 kg CO₂e/year in 2018/19.

Inclusion & Diversity

Member of UN‑backed ‘Race to Zero’ campaign—no DEI goals evident on public site
No explicit DEI strategy, targets or gender breakdown publicly disclosed via website or LinkedIn

Articles

Careers

Projects

Sustainability Initiatives