Drainage Technical Specialist

We are thrilled to announce a major contract win with Southern Water!

Location:

Budds Farm depot, Havant, Hampshire; travelling to various sites.

Job Type: Permanent, full-time.

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 50 hours, plus participation in the on‑call rota.

Salary:
Competitive, depending upon experience.

Benefits: 21 days holiday (plus bank holidays), birthday off, health cash plan, onsite parking, auto‑enrolment pension scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity, retention loyalty scheme based on length of service, friendly working environment.

Due to continued growth and development, we are looking for customer‑focused people to join our Utility Division, working on the Southern Water contract service to deliver real and effective solutions to waste‑water network and drainage problems.

• Provide expert technical advice and support for drainage systems, resolving complex drainage‑related issues.
• Advise operatives on all aspects of their day‑to‑day duties, offering practical and technical solutions to challenges encountered during work activities.
• Ensure effective diagnosis and resolution of drainage problems, working closely with internal teams to implement solutions.

• Liaise with the client’s operational team, ensuring smooth communication and successful execution of drainage tasks.
• Work with planners and schedulers to ensure proper coordination of resources, tasks, and project timelines.
• Collaborate with internal teams, ensuring the timely resolution of drainage‑related issues and alignment with project objectives.

• Ensure all work activities are carried out in full compliance with health and safety regulations, including conducting regular safety checks, risk assessments, and ensuring safe working practices are followed at all times.
• Perform pollution tracing to identify potential environmental risks and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Conduct audits and compliance checks, ensuring all drainage work meets industry standards and regulatory requirements.

• Supervise and monitor drainage‑related work processes, ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
• Guide operatives on‑site, ensuring they have the right equipment, materials, and technical guidance to complete their tasks.
• Ensure all operatives follow proper procedures and work in a safe, compliant manner.

• Assess the competency of new starters, ensuring they meet the necessary technical skills and knowledge before commencing work on drainage tasks.
• Provide continuous support and training to operatives, ensuring they are kept up to date with the latest techniques, regulations, and best practices.
• Conduct performance reviews for operatives, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for improvement.

• Lead efforts in pollution tracing to identify sources of contamination and mitigate environmental impact.
• Collaborate with environmental teams to ensure drainage activities align with environmental best practices and regulatory guidelines.
• Oversee enabling works for drainage projects, ensuring preparatory tasks are completed in compliance with safety and environmental standards.

• Maintain detailed records of technical assessments, pollution tracing, compliance checks, and work performed.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports for clients and internal teams, offering insights, recommendations, and updates on drainage work.
• Ensure all technical documentation is completed accurately, in line with company procedures and industry standards.

• Keep up to date with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in the drainage and construction industry.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes, offering suggestions to enhance efficiency, safety, and compliance.
• Share technical knowledge with other teams, ensuring the development of best practices across the organisation.
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