Water Engineer

Water Engineer, £30k - £38k, Signing Bonus+Company Car+Pension+Overtime+Private Healthcare

We are seeking an experienced Water Engineer to join a well-established, growing water utilities contractor operating across Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire and Devon. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a friendly and supportive business offering long-term employment, training and genuine career progression.

As the new Water Engineer, you will carry out hands-on clean water network works including repairing and maintaining water mains and services, leak detection and repairs, excavations, connections and reinstatement. You will also be responsible for leading a small gang and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

The successful Water Engineer will have proven experience working directly on clean water networks. This is a hands-on site-based role and would suit someone experienced in physically carrying out water network works.

Required Water Engineer Experience:
* Full UK Driving Licence.
* Water Hygiene Card.
* NRSWA Street Works Certification - essential for Team Leaders/Gangers.
* Hands-on clean water network experience.
* Experience repairing and laying water mains and services.
* Experience with connections, leak repairs and reinstatement.
* Experience leading or running a small gang.
* Cat & Genny experience.
* Excavator/Dumper, First Aid, Manual Handling, Lifting Operations or Banksman qualifications desirable.

As the new Water Engineer, you will be expected to deliver high-quality work across water network projects, lead your team effectively, maintain excellent health and safety standards and communicate professionally with customers and the public.

What is offered:
* £13.00-£19.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
* £500 signing-on bonus after 6 months.
* Overtime available.
* Company vehicle and fuel card.
* 28 days' holiday, increasing with service.
* Pension scheme.
* Part-funded private health insurance.
* Full PPE and branded uniform.
* Training, development and career progression.
* Employee referral scheme.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 07:30-17:00, with overtime and occasional weekend/emergency work available.

Apply now for immediate consideration for the Water Engineer position or contact Kyle Crossland at ITSS Recruitment for more information.