Water Operations Technician

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum plus bonus, access to a company van and Veolia benefits.

Hours:

40 hours per week, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday.

Location:

Tidworth, with travel to sites in the South region.

• 25 days of annual leave
• Refer an Engineer to us and earn £1,000
• Company pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on groceries and well‑known retailers
• Resources to support physical, mental and financial health
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• Working in and around MOD sites, including high‑security areas with special access
• Operation and maintenance of potable water network, water treatment works, storage reservoirs and water abstraction processes
• Planning and implementation of leakage control activities
• Analysis of network data
• Identifying and responding to leaks and bursts
• Monitoring potable water network for flow, pressure, leakage, etc.
• Preparation of reports
• Water quality sampling
• Potential participation in out‑of‑hours standby arrangements

This role involves working outdoors in all weather and requires responding to and resolving emergency situations.

• Qualification/experience in water network and/or treatment operation or extensive experience in a clean water operations environment
• Thorough working knowledge of leakage identification and control
• Awareness and understanding of regulatory aspects within the water industry, particularly water quality
• Valve/network control and isolation operations
• Leakage management experience
• Water quality sampling experience
• Water regulations inspector (certified)
• Accredited Risk Assessor
• Water hygiene (EUSR)
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance

This position is suited to an individual looking to develop Technician skills and deliver operational performance of a potable water network, including leakage and process operation.

We're a proud Disability Confident Employer and offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long‑term condition who opt‑in to the scheme. We also commit to fair treatment without discrimination, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace.