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Field Technician

Posted 23 days ago

  • Abergavenny, Gwent
  • Contract
  • £14.03 /Yr
  • Sponsored
  • Expires In 5 days

Job Title: Field Technician (Contract Role - 3 Months with Permanent Placement)

Location: Abergavenny

Salary: £14.03 per hour + Overtime Available

Contract: 3-month contract with potential for permanent placement

Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Field Technician to join our team in Abergavenny. This role involves the inspection, repair, and maintenance of water and wastewater assets while ensuring high-quality standards, safety compliance, and customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will work on a rotational basis, including weekends and bank holidays, with occasional nationwide travel.

Key Responsibilities:


  • Conduct routine inspection, repair, and maintenance of water and wastewater assets.


  • Deliver exceptional customer service while adhering to health and safety, financial, and statutory regulations.


  • Work closely with the scheduling team and management to maximize productivity.


  • Provide daily job feedback to support follow-up work and minimize failures.


  • Offer technical support to customers and colleagues when required.


  • Manage workload effectively to ensure efficiency and flexibility.


  • Undertake a variety of tasks including O&M activities, CFS testing, meter verification/installation, site maintenance, and cleaning duties.


  • Maintain water assets to food-grade standards.


  • Support local operational incidents and participate in an out-of-hours standby rota.


  • Carry out O&M work on a water treatment facility producing 5 mega litres per day.


  • Work shift patterns, including late shifts, weekends, and bank holidays.


  • Obtain and maintain MoD security clearance.


  • Travel to multiple sites as needed (travel expenses covered).


Experience & Skills:

Essential:



  • Experience in operating and maintaining water and wastewater assets.


  • Background in minor civil works, including drainage, manholes, and water pumps.


  • Proficiency in plumbing installation and maintenance (if applicable).


  • Strong understanding of Health & Safety regulations.


  • Ability to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues.


  • IT literacy, including the use of field IT systems.


  • Strong organizational and planning skills.


  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel.


  • Self-motivated and physically fit.


Qualifications:

Essential:



  • Experience in O&M activities and working with water/sewage assets.


  • Ability to use safety equipment/tools.


  • Basic risk assessment knowledge.


  • 360 Excavator Ticket experience.


Desirable:



  • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Water/Sewage Treatment.


  • Farming background.


  • EUSR Hygiene Card.


  • Manual Handling Training.


  • Confined Space Training (Escape Set or Full BA).


  • Working at Heights Certification.

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