Water Network Technician (Shifts)
United Utilities
Maintain and operate water network assets and DMAs within a geographic area.
10 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
England, United Kingdom
Field
Company Size
6,035 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Project Management
Sector Specialisms
Water
Energy
Infrastructure
Utilities
Industrial
Residential
Commercial
Buildings
Role
What you would be doing
asset inspection
reservoir maintenance
confined space
network rezoning
incident response
valve checks
- Ensure appropriate work authorisation requirements are in-place for internal and external stakeholders when completing work on water assets.
- Inspection of water network assets including service reservoirs, pumping stations, air valves, pipe bridges, trunk mains and pressure vessels.
- Support service reservoir maintenance activities, including emptying, flushing, filling and sampling.
- Undertake confined space entry and assessments.
- Undertake water network rezones when appropriate.
- Provide incident and event support as required; including P1 leak response and management (4R’s).
- Comply with all UU H&S procedures.
- Maintaining site standards in accordance with internal, regulatory and statutory guidance.
- Investigate illegal connections and adverse pressure/flow on the water network.
- Network valves including boundary valves.
- Undertake local network investigations and improvements.
- Undertake boundary valve checks in line with UU maintenance strategy.
- Identifying asset optimisation and improvement opportunities within a predefined geographical area.
- Set up DMA/District Pressure Areas (DPA) to ensure operability.
- Timely reporting of pollutions in accordance with the UU pollution reporting procedure.
- Undertake water network risk assessments.
- Support H&S, DWSP and site standards audits.
What you bring
pmv
water network
leak detection
it competency
city & guilds
customer service
- Pressure Management Valve (PMV) issue resolution support
- Demonstrable water network technical experience, including leakage detection and repair.
- The ability to work alone efficiently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
- Strong customer service focus and be able to resolve customer issues.
- A good level of competency in the use of relevant IT packages
- GCSE grade C or above, City and Guilds, or ability to demonstrate technical and customer skills.
- Effective influencing and negotiation skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
- A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
- Salary Finance
- Mental health first aiders
- MORE Choices flexible benefits
- Wealth at Work courses
- EVolve Car Scheme
- MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
- Deals and discounts
- Enhanced parental leave schemes
- A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
- A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
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Company
Overview
Founded 1995
Year Established
Resulting from the merger of North West Water and NORWEB.
7+ Million People
Population Served
Provides essential water and sewage services across the region.
£1.9B Revenue
Annual Revenue
Demonstrates strong financial health and operational efficiency.
30+ Facilities
Renewable Energy Plants
Generating power from sewage sludge, contributing to sustainability goals.
- It operates across North West England, supplying drinking water and treating sewage.
- The company manages vast infrastructure, including thousands of kilometers of pipelines and nearly 600 treatment works.
- Typical projects include reservoir management, leak detection, and wastewater upgrades.
- Specializing in water and wastewater services, infrastructure upkeep, and renewable energy generation.
- We put people first.
- We care about the environment.
- We work together, share knowledge and support each other.
- We are committed to making things better for everyone.
- We act with integrity and are accountable for our actions.
- We deliver what we promise.
50% by 2025
Carbon Emission Reduction
Aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2025 as part of broader sustainability goals.
15% by 2025
Water Leakage Reduction
Committed to reducing water leakage by 15% by 2025 to improve water resource efficiency.
£1.6B over 5 years
Environmental Investment
Investing £1.6 billion in environmental improvements over five years to support sustainability initiatives.
90% Sustainably Sourced
Sustainable Supply Chain
Ensuring 90% of materials are sourced sustainably to promote ethical and environmental practices.
- Restoring habitats across the region with a focus on biodiversity.
40% Women
Senior Leadership Gender Balance
Target for women representation in senior leadership roles by 2030.
50% Women
Entry-Level Gender Mix
Target for women representation in entry-level roles.
12% Minority
Board Members from Ethnic Minorities
Representation of ethnic minority backgrounds among board members.
- Launching mentoring programs for women and underrepresented groups.
- Active participation in industry diversity initiatives.
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