Trades ​/ Skilled Labor Technician, Field​/Service Technician

Salary: up to £25,000

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to one of the water industry's most critical challenges while developing your expertise across data, network operations, and strategic resolution planning. AES (Advanced Engineering Solutions) is part of the South Staffordshire Group – a 3,000-strong organisation behind South Staffs Water, Cambridge Water, and several leading utility support businesses – offering long‑term development and career progression.

Technician

Cramlington

The Site–Workshop Technician will contribute to the maintenance, inspection, and repair of assets such as pipelines, pumping stations, and gas pressure systems, ensuring work is carried out safely, efficiently, and to high technical standards.

• Assist in the extraction, inspection, and reinstallation of large mechanical and electrical equipment on gas and water utility sites.
• Support the inspection of water pipelines, including operating AES’s patented inspection tools within excavations and confined spaces.
• Conduct ancillary site activities such as:
  • Installation and monitoring of water flow equipment.
  • Grit blasting and painting of components.
  • Sampling of pipelines and soils for structural analysis.
• Operate in accordance with site permits and AES safety protocols, ensuring compliance with client and statutory health and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to inspection and maintenance reports.
• Manage and maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles in a clean and serviceable condition.
• Promote a positive safety culture and contribute to continual improvement in operational practices.

• A good mechanical aptitude and experience using hand tools and equipment.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn new skills.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a small team.
• Flexibility to travel and stay away from home (up to four nights per week, particularly in summer).
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors, at height, and in confined spaces.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills to complete documentation and reports accurately.
• A commitment to maintaining high safety standards at all times.

• Experience with in an engineering, utilities, or mechanical maintenance environment.
• SHEA Gas or SHEA Water card.
• Confined Spaces and Working at Height training.
• Forklift or abrasive wheels certification.
• Full UK driving licence.

• Family‑Friendly Leave:
  Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer’s Days.
• Financial & Life Assurance:
  Life Assurance cover (role dependent) and a Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options.
• Health & Wellbeing:
  Employee Assistance Programme (8 counselling sessions) and 24/7 Virtual GP access.
• Lifestyle & Perks:
  Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers.
• Professional Development:
  Hands‑on training and ongoing career development opportunities.
• Inclusion & Belonging:
  Active People Networks – Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women’s Network, and more.
• Performance & Recognition:
  Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.
• Flexibility & Opportunities:
  Overtime available and flexible shifts / hybrid working (role dependent).

Entry level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Utilities