Senior Wastewater Network Technician

Job description

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Salary: Circa £35k per annum, negotiable depending on skills and experience, plus bonus, company van and Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours, 08.00 - 16.30 Monday to Friday (with standby rota, 1 week in 4 where required)

Location: Hampshire and Wiltshire Areas (Maybe required to work in other locations in the Southern region IWE)

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.

The Senior Wastewater Network Technician will provide support for the Wastewater Network Engineer, delivering effective management of all Wastewater sewer networks and assets across our contracts within military garrisons on Salisbury Plain and Aldershot areas. The successful applicant will be required to have a hands-on attitude and deal directly with stakeholders and contractors, where a high level of customer contact will be required.

What we can offer you;

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Refer an Engineer to us once you've joined and earn £1000
• Access to our company pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing;

• Working on-site with contractors and clients to investigate and facilitate remedial action for day-to-day issues such as sewer blockages, damaged assets, often within tight contractual deadlines and budget control.
• Plan and deliver maintenance programmes on network assets including CCTV surveys and inspections.
• Routine and reactive management of OWI's, silt traps and other below ground assets.
• Management of SSOW, permits and road closures where NRSWA will be required.
• Undertake technical appraisals of handover documentation, site inspections, witness all appropriate air and water tests and approve new works in relation to S104 adoption process.
• Adoption applications, building over sewers and new sewer connections.
• Assist other operational teams as required and work closely with capital investment teams as a routine aspect of this role.

What we're looking for;

• Strong understanding of wastewater network construction, operation and maintenance, as well as the delivery of small scale capital delivery experience under CDM 2015 regulations
• Suitable Degree/NVQ/Diploma plus experience
• Proven technical knowledge of wastewater operations, using data and analysis to support risk and investment decision making
• Previous experience of working within a commercial contract environment
• Working knowledge of 'Sewerage Sector Guidance in relation to the adoption of sewerage assets by sewerage companies in England'
• An in-depth knowledge / experience of GIS/ IT systems
• High level of computer literacy and organisational skills
• Full clean driving licence
• General awareness in the use of operating procedures and safe systems of work
• Must be able to pass a Security Clearance procedure in line with the Ministry of Defence Vetting.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation and Highly Commended as a workplace for 55+.

This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an

environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

Here at Veolia, we're proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.