Water Network Technician (Shifts)
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Position Overview & Specifications
As a Water Network Technician you will support the day to day operation and maintenance of Clean Water Network and assets to ensure United Utilities (UU) Wholesale delivers its operational objectives.
Job Accountabilities
Accountable for the inspection of water network assets including Service Reservoirs, Pumping Stations, air valves, pipe bridges, trunk mains and pressure vessels- Responsible for identifying asset optimisation and improvement opportunities within a predefined geographical area
- Manage asset status and verification
- Undertake boundary valve checks in line with UU maintenance strategy
- General up keep and maintenance of the assets
- Ensure contractor sign-off for work undertaken by 3rd parties on assets under the role holder's accountability
- Undertake Network risk assessments
- Provide incident and event support as required
- Undertake local network investigations and improvements
- Set up DMA/District Pressure Areas (DPA) to ensure operability
- Undertake water network rezones
- Undertake confined space entry and assessments
- Ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and vehicles comply with UU Health & Safety (H&S) policy
- Drop test service reservoirs
- Refill service reservoirs
- Flush main for commissioning and maintenance purposes
- Identify strategic valve
- Install/remove loggers
- Inspection of non-domestic pipe-outs (excluding domestic and new fire supply)
- Illegal connections investigation
- Mains supply – interruption/restoration
- Investigate pressure & flow on the water network
- Locate apparatus on the water network
- Comply with all H&S procedures
- Maintenance – H&S Audits, site access, site security
- Operate, optimise and rotate pumps
- Operate and maintain standby generators
- Support statutory pressure vessel testing
- Undertake Network Risk Assessments
- Lifting equipment coordination, inspection and testing
- Set up operate and remove standpipe
- Update mobile device
- Project work – site handovers, access certificates
- Permit to Works
- Set up site as per New Roads and Streetworks Act (NRSWA)
Knowledge and Skills
GCSE grade C or above, City and Guilds, or ability to demonstrate technical and customer skills- Demonstrable water network technical experience, including leakage detection and repair
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective influencing and negotiation skills
- Strong customer service focus and be able to resolve customer issues
- Ability to work alone as well as effectively as part of a team
- A good level of competency in the use of relevant IT packages
- Previous experience of working in an operational environment and working within water networks would be advantageous
We need fantastic people to enable us to deliver a great service to the public. We are committed to reaching and recruiting from every community and then supporting employees to achieve their full potential ensuring they feel valued and included, regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, sexual orientation or social background.
If you are offered a job with us, a number of pre-employment checks need to be carried out before your appointment can be confirmed. Any offer of employment with United Utilities will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from the Disclosure Scotland / the Disclosure and Barring Service
Closing Date: 12/04/23
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Energy & Utilities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Water Network Technician (Shifts) roles across United Utilities's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Energy & Utilities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,452 - £32,452 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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