Strategic Asset Technician

# Strategic Asset TechnicianBournemouth, England /Operations and Supply Chain /Permanent full-time## Strategic Asset TechnicianAt **South West Water** we believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid, stable foundations - with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change, improve and innovate.We’re proud to be responsible for providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area.And we have huge ambitions.Not only are we committed to reaching net-zero by 2030, but we’ve also partnered with Wildlife Trusts, National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come.So, if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed, #JustAddWater.**About the Role:**An exciting opportunity has become available for a proactive and safety-focused **Strategic Asset Technician** to join our team in **Bournemouth** on a **full time**, **permanent** basis. You’ll play a key role in maintaining our assets, supporting operational activities, and ensuring we continue to deliver high-quality drinking water and excellent customer service. This is a varied, hands-on role that involves planned and reactive work, problem-solving, and participation in standby and call-out rotas.## What You'll Be Doing:- Follow all Health, Safety & Security policies and standards at all times.- Carry out maintenance tasks on a wide range of network assets, including service reservoirs, pressure reducing valves, network fittings and pumping stations.- Plan and deliver routine and reactive reservoir cleaning.- Use inspection tools such as CCTV and ROV equipment.- Work in line with all QMS procedures and maintain up-to-date knowledge of them.- Ensure environmental protection requirements are met during maintenance activities.- Support supply interruption mitigation techniques, both in planned and reactive situations, including out-of-hours deployment.- Contribute to wider water distribution operations such as trunk main walking, mains flushing, and non-highway excavations for leaks or asset access.- Undertake valve and fitting servicing and replacements.- Prevent contamination during all tasks and know how to respond in the event of an incident.- Participate in call-out and standby rotas as required.- Maintain positive relationships with customers, colleagues, public authorities and other stakeholders through high levels of customer service.- All of the above will require you to work at height and in confined spaces.- A full, valid driving licence is required, along with the ability and willingness to tow large trailers when operationally necessary.## What We're Looking For:- A good standard of education, including GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths.- EUSR Water Hygiene Certificate.- Ability to deliver work to regulatory deadlines, including reporting requirements.- A flexible, adaptable approach to daily tasks, with the ability to respond quickly to incidents.- Proven experience in a water supply environment.- Ability to maintain buildings and structures.- A background in delivering high-quality internal and external customer service.- Familiarity with GIS systems and related digital tools.- Experience in utilities, pipeline construction or street works.·- You must live within 45 minutes of our operational area of supply.- You must have a full driving licence and be willing and able to tow large trailers as required.- Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays- A discretionary Bonus- Competitive Contributory Pension- Share-save Scheme- Various health benefits- Wellbeing support programmes- A range of Group Discounts- Cycle to Work Scheme- Financial support services- And plenty more**Closing Date:** 11th December 2025**Be yourself, we like it that way.** Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.**Our core values which are essential to our success are:****Be Rock Solid** - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.**Be You** - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.**Be the Future** - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.
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