Water Mains Engineer – Southampton in Southampton, Hampshire

JOB DESCRIPTION Water Mains Engineer – Southampton in Southampton, Hampshire APPLY LOCATION Southampton, Hampshire SALARY Negotiable CONTRACT Permanent SAVE JOB Water Mains Engineer Water Mains Engineering Team £36,412 - £40,603 (basic) My client provides drainage, water mains and subsidence services across the UK, doing 'whatever it takes' for their customers Recognised as a Platinum level Investors in People organisation, alongside the top 2% of UK employers. My client is looking for a Water Mains Engineer to join their team, covering Southampton The role: Independently investigate and repair external water supplies Logically establish ownership and liability based on leak location Confidently talk our customer through the works, giving them peace of mind Communicate proactively with our Field Operations Team at HQ Work effectively with other engineers in our team as required Preferred Experience Leak detection (find & fix repairs with listening stick, ground mic etc) Trenchless installation via moling (not essential) 20mm - 32mm service laying New 'point of entry' creation Use of CAT scanner to identify buried services & trace existing metallic supply Reinstatement of surfaces inc. paving slabs, block paving, cold lay tarmac, concrete, etc Benefits Door to door -42.5hrs per week, Mon-Fri only & NO on-call work Annual Bonus - approx. £2000 - £2500 5.5% Pension Contribution - approx. £1781 - £1999 Health Plan with cashback for many services including dentist, optician & physio for you and your children, as well as access to a 24-Hour GP & gym discounts 2 company-wide events per year & regular funded socials in your region A focus on training & progression, working with some of the best engineers in the country £1000 for successful employee referrals Access to discounted Mortgage & Insurance Services 22 Days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Hol AL increases to 25 days within 5 years' service Enhanced bereavement, sickness and maternity / paternity leave 22 Days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Hol AL increases to 25 days within 5 years' service Enhanced bereavement, sickness and maternity / paternity leave What We Provide A choice of our quality uniform range & all PPE Your own fully equipped vehicle that isn't shared with others Mobile phone Fuel and trade cards so you can stock up when you need Local storage sites & skips A dedicated Field Operations Team to help you with on-site challenges and any kit, equipment, materials, uniform, vehicle or plant requirements