AWS Technician

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced AWS Technician to join our team at South West Water. As an AWS Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliable supply of water to our customers.

• Supplying alternative water supplies via methods such as pump tankers, bowsers, and overland hoses
• Carrying out routine vehicle checks and maintaining, repairing, and cleansing of supply interruption mitigation equipment
• Ensuring company supply interruption (SI) ODI is at the forefront of all operations
• Providing AWS and SI mitigation packages to AWS and network technicians
• Working in accordance with all associated QMS procedures and ensuring an awareness level of them is maintained through self-learning/understanding
• Being aware of and compliant with all requirements to protect the environment as a consequence of network operational duties
• Supporting and undertaking any such other activities needed within the water distribution network to ensure its operation

• Full UK B driving license - Essential
• Vehicle driving license B+E, C, C+E - Desirable
• Good experience in mechanical duties, first-line maintenance of equipment, pumps, valves
• Good general standard of education with a minimum of a GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English, Maths, and a Science
• Ability to demonstrate the desire to learn and develop
• Proven experience of working safely and hygienically within a water supply environment or similar

• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Buy or sell annual leave to offer you extra flexibility
• Shift allowance: £4,427
• Over time allowance
• A discretionary Bonus
• Competitive Contributory Pension
• Buy a bike and safety equipment tax-free, through our Cycle to Work scheme
• We offer free car parking at the majority of our sites
• Take up to 26 weeks' additional maternity leave
• Share your parental leave and split your time off to care for your child how you choose
• Invest in Pennon Group plc through our employee share schemes
• Look after your wellbeing with our Champion Health support platform
• Enjoy free eye tests and discounts on frames and lenses at Specsavers
• Enjoy access to thousands of deals and discounts on supermarkets, high street shops, online retailers, travel, eating out, cinemas, gyms, and much more through Perkbox
• A range of group discounts: The Dell Advantage Programme, Virgin Media Affinity Scheme, Vodaphone Advantage, and more