BUUK Infrastructure
Apprentice - Water Field Technician (Essex area)
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Apprentice Water Field Technician (Essex area)
Job Location
Field (Essex)
Salary
£25,392 per annum
Contract Type
Permanent
About BUUK Infrastructure
At BUUK Infrastructure, we are committed to being the leading utility partner in accelerating the UK’s journey towards net zero for all our customers.
For the past 30 years, we have been driving change and innovation in the sector. We foster a supportive culture that empowers our people to be their best, striving for a workplace where everyone feels proud to belong.
This opportunity is for an Apprentice Water Field Technician (Essex area) who shares our vision: “To earn customer loyalty and drive business growth by providing consistently excellent service.”
The successful candidate will primarily operate in the Chelmsford/South Essex area, though applicants from across Essex will be considered.
Purpose of This Role
As an Apprentice Water Field Technician, you will collaborate closely with experienced field technicians to learn key skills for maintaining and operating clean water network assets. Your training will include:
- Valve operations
- Leakage detection
- Network flushing
- Meter reading
- Auditing newly constructed clean water infrastructure
This role is a blend of hands-on fieldwork with structured technical training, culminating in industry-recognised qualifications.
Key Responsibilities
You will support the team with essential tasks while developing your expertise, including:
- Assist with routine maintenance and inspections, acting as a site contact to address operational challenges with office-based teams.
- Support Senior Field Technicians in managing valve operations for network maintenance, including isolation tasks.
- Perform basic asset management, such as meter exchanges, resolving customer queries, and addressing issues like crossed meters.
- Respond to incidents, isolate problems (where trained), and manage safety reporting as necessary.
- Liaise with external contractors and address customer queries/complaints.
- Contribute to auditing newly constructed water assets, ensuring standards are met.
- Conduct leakage detection and pressure monitoring.
- Collect Regulatory Drinking Water Quality samples (where applicable).
- Organise work schedules, prioritise calls and administration, and oversee inventory to meet set business performance metrics.
- Attend and successfully complete mandatory training modules, both in classrooms and on-the-job.
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Requirements
Qualifications
- Minimum GCSE Grade 5/C in:
- Science
- Mathematics
- A Levels (or equivalent) in:
- Science
- Mathematics
- English
Experience/Knowledge
- Customer service experience or teamwork in any sector.
Abilities/Skills
- Strong willingness to learn and participate in training.
- Fitness for travel—willingness to work across multiple sites in external environments.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Conditions of Employment
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required due to potential home visits.
- Essential: Hold a valid driving licence.
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Benefits
At BUUK, your wellbeing and career growth matter. Here’s what you can expect:
- Annual cost-of-living pay review.
- Professional pension scheme: Employee contributions at 5% unlock 10% matched contributions from BUUK.
- 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, with the option to buy an additional 2 weeks.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
- Referral rewards: Earn a £1,000 net payout for successfully referring a colleague.
- Flexible working available for eligible roles.
- Career development opportunities to help you achieve your ambitions.
BUUK is proud of its award-winning culture, prioritising workplace safety and mental health. We are an equal opportunities employer and champion equity, diversity, and inclusion across all areas.
A Note on Recruitment
Research shows that underrepresented applicants often solely apply if they meet all requirements. If many—but not all—boxen are ticked, we still encourage you to apply, and we can discuss flexible working options if needed.
Closing Note
Please note: We may close this role early; therefore, we advise applying promptly if interested.
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