Water Technician

Anglian Water Services

. Undertake planned maintenance on the water network .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeMilton Keynes • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £35,629 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong technical aptitude in water network operations, including maintenance, leak detection, and customer service. Capable of effectively communicating technical information to the public while ensuring water quality and operational efficiency.

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Water Network MaintenanceLeak DetectionCustomer ServiceNRSWA AccreditationLTO Training

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Hard Skills

FlushingSurveyingPressure TestingFlow TestingValve Operations

Soft Skills

CommunicationCustomer LiaisonFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

Asset MapsOperational Data Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

NRSWA AccreditationLTO Training

Industry Keywords

Engineering IndustryWater QualityLeakage ControlStreet WorksFront-Line Service

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

React

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Undertake planned maintenance on the water network
React to emergency requirements and maintain water network operations
Carry out flushing, surveying, leak detection, pressure and flow tests, and valve operations
Use asset maps, data and tools to resolve planned and reactive operational problems
Travel around the region in a fully equipped van
Ensure water quality is sufficiently maintained
Liaise with customers and provide high levels of customer service
Keep customers informed throughout work and act as the face of Anglian Water
Complete hands-on training and job shadowing
Work towards NRSWA accreditation and LTO training

Requirements

What you’ll need

Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent)
Experience of working in an engineering industry, ideally providing a front-line service
A strong technical aptitude
Ideally experience of water networks, street works and leakage control
Professional contact with customers is key; must be able to explain terminology to the public in order to reassure and provide a great service
Proven experience of providing great customer service
Ability to work a 37-hour week
Flexible approach to working hours
Required to participate in a standby rota and undertake overtime as and when required
Willingness to travel to various locations
NRSWA accreditation and LTO training (licence to operate) to be completed through training

Benefits

Comp & perks

Personal private health care
25 days annual leave – rising with length of service
Flexible working
Access to a company vehicle, tools and all uniform and PPE
Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 7%
Bonus scheme
Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
24% increase for standby