Anglian Water Services
Field Technician- Water Recycling
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Field Technician- Water Recycling
Field Technician (Water Recycling)
Salary: Circa £31,756 – dependent on skills and experience Payments & Perks: Standby payments + business use of company van Hours: 37 hours, Full-Time (with flexibility for part-time working) Location: Spalding to Peterborough & surrounding area (must be within 20 minutes’ travel)
Great Work Deserves Reward – Our Benefits
Our people are our priority. We reward and recognise exceptional work with:
- Personal private healthcare
- 25 days annual leave (increasing with service length)
- Business use of company van + access to tools, uniform, and PPE
- Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches contributions up to 7%
- Bonus scheme
- Flexible benefits to support wellbeing and lifestyle
- Flexible working culture
- Life assurance payable at 8× salary
- Personal accident cover (up to £20,000)
- Excellent discounts & priority scheduling for time off due to illness
- Family leave package to support parental responsibilities
About Anglian Water
We are a UK leader in water and water recycling, setting the standard for quality and customer service.
What differentiates us? Our commitment to supporting our teams – giving them the growth opportunities and backing needed to make a real difference for customers and the environment.
Our team of skilled professionals is essential to our operations:
- Collecting & treating water for safe return to rivers and coastal outlets
- Operating over 7,000 pumping stations and 76,000 km of sewers across 1,000 water recycling centres
Join us and be part of a team where your skills directly impact sustainability and public health.
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The Role – Field Technician (Water Recycling)
As a Field Technician in Water Recycling Services, you’ll be critical to safeguarding the environment, public health, and maintaining our infrastructure.
You’ll address sewerage issues, including: ✅ Blockages, odours, flooding, and emergency incidents ✅ Delivering outstanding customer service within regulatory standards ✅ Standby duties (out-of-hours emergency response)
Safety is our priority – adherence to health and safety protocols is mandatory.
Ideal for passionate candidates who love hands-on work and are dedicated to environmental sustainability.
Your Key Duties Include:
- Operating a single-person, high-pressure water jetting unit (and related CCTV equipment)
- Investigating & diagnosing sewerage issues for first-time resolution
- Responding to incidents and planned maintenance work
- Accurate recording of site feedback through IT systems
- Predominantly lone-working, engaging with internal and external customers daily
What It Takes – Key Requirements
- Experience or willingness to work outside in all weathers
- Hands-on/physical experience is beneficial
- Basic IT skills (for recordings/reports)
- Ability to work autonomously and independently
- Strong customer service skills
- Full UK driving licence preferred (4.5-tonne licence advantageous; training provided if needed)
Physical Requirements: ✔ Must be able to work in confined spaces & at heights ⚠ Warning: Harness weight limit (113kg max) and completion of occupational health checks (including Hand-Arm Vibration – HAV assessments)
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Your Inclusion at Anglian Water
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and protected characteristics.
"Inclusion is for everyone" – we value diverse perspectives and talents.
If a disability or long-term condition may affect your application, we offer support and adjustments. Reach out to the team:
📧 resourcing@anglianwater.co.uk
Closing Dates
- Closing date: Tuesday 14th July 2025
- Interviews: Wednesday 29th & Thursday 30th July 2025
We aim to mirror the communities we serve – diversity in workforce and supply chain ensures we understand and meet customer needs.
Applications with CV & cover letter (plus answer to “Why us?”) encouraged: Cover Letter Tip: Share your motivations and supporting skills for the role.
Application Process
- Submit your up-to-date CV and a short cover letter
- If shortlisted, you’ll proceed to interviews
- Selected candidates will undergo necessary checks:
- References
- Driving licence verification
- DBS background check
- Confirmation of your right to work in the UK
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