Location: Oxford / Reading / Aylesbury / Slough - Different Locations Available
Salary: Competitive Salary + Overtime + Company Vehicle + Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Overview:
Our client is seeking a motivated and reliable Trainee Water Technician / Logging Technician to join their growing water operations team covering the Oxford, Reading, and Aylesbury areas.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within the water industry. Full training will be provided in leak logging, network monitoring, and water operations. The role will involve working outdoors, using specialist equipment to monitor water networks and assist in identifying leaks and abnormalities within the system.
This position would suit candidates from labouring, utilities, construction, drainage, warehouse, plumbing, or other hands-on backgrounds.
Key Responsibilities:
• Install and retrieve noise logging equipment across water networks.
• Monitor and analyse data to assist in identifying potential water leaks.
• Carry out site visits across domestic, commercial, and public areas.
• Use handheld devices and specialist equipment to record findings accurately.
• Assist senior technicians and engineers with leak detection activities.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with company procedures.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and travel throughout the region.
• Maintain accurate records and complete reports where required.
• Deliver a professional and courteous service when interacting with members of the public.
Requirements:
• A proactive and hands-on attitude.
• Comfortable working outdoors and travelling between locations.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently when required.
• Basic understanding of utilities, construction, or plumbing environments is beneficial but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).
• Must be based within commuting distance of Oxford, Reading, or Aylesbury.
Desirable Qualifications (Not Essential):
• CSCS Card
• EUSR Water Hygiene Card
• Experience within utilities, drainage, construction, labouring, or field-based roles
• Basic IT skills for handheld data entry systems
What We Offer:
• Full training and development within the water industry
• Career progression opportunities
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Overtime opportunities
• Pension scheme and holiday entitlement
• Ongoing support and industry training
How to Apply:
If you are looking to start a long-term career within the water industry and enjoy hands-on outdoor work, we would love to hear from you.
Ardour Associates values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments where required.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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Salary description
£13.00 - £13.00 per year