Water Operations Technician

About the Role

Salary: £30,000‑£35,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus bonus.

Working hours:

40h per week, 8:00AM‑4:30PM, Monday‑Friday.

Location:

Tidworth (requires travel to sites in the South region).

• Work in and around MOD sites and high‑security areas with special access.
• Operate and maintain potable water network, water treatment works, storage reservoirs and water abstraction processes.
• Plan and implement leakage control activities.
• Analyze network data and identify/respond to leaks and bursts.
• Monitor potable water network for flow, pressure and leakage.
• Prepare reports.
• Conduct water‑quality sampling.
• May participate in out‑of‑hours standby arrangements.
• Operate outdoors in all weather and respond to emergency situations.

• Qualification/experience in water network and/or treatment operation, or extensive experience in clean‑water operations.
• Thorough knowledge of leakage identification and control.
• Understanding of water‑industry regulations, especially water quality.
• Experience with 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.

• 25 days annual leave.
• Referral bonus of £1,000.
• Company pension scheme.
• Free physiotherapy service.
• Discounts on groceries and selected retailers.
• Access to resources supporting physical, mental and financial health.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

We are a proud Disability Confident Employer and aim to provide a fair, inclusive workplace. We offer adjustments where reasonable and appropriate, and commit to non‑discrimination across all grounds.