Water Network Technician (Nights) - Kent

Overview

Detect and repair hidden leaks on night shift, maintaining water network assets.

Key Responsibilities

• asset data
• mains shutdowns
• pressure tests
• leak detection
• water sampling
• team coordination

Tasks

-Accurately collect, record, or correct network asset data and details of all work completed, utilising systems like Maximo and GIS. -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). -Investigate and locate hidden leaks using specialised equipment (like correlators) and leakage detection techniques (like step testing). -Execute planned leakage detection, validation, and survey work to achieve and maintain our leakage reduction goals. -Conduct flushing activity and perform water sampling in line with regulatory guidelines. -Coordinate with internal staff (Distribution, Leakage, Production) on night team activities and leak repairs.

Requirements

• driving licence
• gis
• customer service
• night shift
• secondary education
• network assets

What You Bring

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

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Benefits

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

About South East Water Uk

-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.

Sector Specialisms

Interview Process

-assessment/interview days from 09:00 to 14:00 -scheduled between 25 november and early december

Security Clearance

-pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks