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Strategic Asset Technician en South West Water

South West Water · Bournemouth, Reino Unido · On-site

28.000,00 GBP  -  30.000,00 GBP

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At South West Water we believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid, stable foundations - with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change, improve and innovate.
We’re proud to be responsible for providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area.
And we have huge ambitions.
Not only are we committed to reaching net-zero by 2030, but we’ve also partnered with Wildlife Trusts, National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come.
So, if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed, #JustAddWater.

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has become available for a proactive and safety-focused Strategic Asset Technician to join our team in Bournemouth on a full time, permanent basis. You’ll play a key role in maintaining our assets, supporting operational activities, and ensuring we continue to deliver high-quality drinking water and excellent customer service. This is a varied, hands-on role that involves planned and reactive work, problem-solving, and participation in standby and call-out rotas.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Follow all Health, Safety & Security policies and standards at all times.
  • Carry out maintenance tasks on a wide range of network assets, including service reservoirs, pressure reducing valves, network fittings and pumping stations.
  • Plan and deliver routine and reactive reservoir cleaning.
  • Use inspection tools such as CCTV and ROV equipment.
  • Work in line with all QMS procedures and maintain up-to-date knowledge of them.
  • Ensure environmental protection requirements are met during maintenance activities.
  • Support supply interruption mitigation techniques, both in planned and reactive situations, including out-of-hours deployment.
  • Contribute to wider water distribution operations such as trunk main walking, mains flushing, and non-highway excavations for leaks or asset access.
  • Undertake valve and fitting servicing and replacements.
  • Prevent contamination during all tasks and know how to respond in the event of an incident.
  • Participate in call-out and standby rotas as required.
  • Maintain positive relationships with customers, colleagues, public authorities and other stakeholders through high levels of customer service.
  • All of the above will require you to work at height and in confined spaces.
  • A full, valid driving licence is required, along with the ability and willingness to tow large trailers when operationally necessary.
What We're Looking For:
  • A good standard of education, including GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
  • EUSR Water Hygiene Certificate.
  • Ability to deliver work to regulatory deadlines, including reporting requirements.
  • A flexible, adaptable approach to daily tasks, with the ability to respond quickly to incidents.
  • Proven experience in a water supply environment.
  • Ability to maintain buildings and structures.
  • A background in delivering high-quality internal and external customer service.
  • Familiarity with GIS systems and related digital tools.
  • Experience in utilities, pipeline construction or street works.·        
  • You must live within 45 minutes of our operational area of supply.
  • You must have a full driving licence and be willing and able to tow large trailers as required.
What's In It For You?
  • Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
  • A discretionary Bonus
  • Competitive Contributory Pension
  • Share-save Scheme
  • Various health benefits
  • Wellbeing support programmes
  • A range of Group Discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Financial support services
  • And plenty more!


Closing Date: 11th December 2025

Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.
 
Our core values which are essential to our success are:
 
Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.
Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.
Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.
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