Finlay Jude Associates Ltd
Flushing Technician
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FJA are recruiting on behalf of a leading service provider in the utilities industry for an experienced Flushing Technician to strengthen their team.
Location & Working Hours
This is a field-based role covering the Swindon area. The working pattern is Monday to Friday.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with opportunities for career progression
- Opportunity to work on major water network programmes
- Full training and ongoing development provided
- Company vehicle and equipment provided where applicable
- Be part of a professional team supporting critical water infrastructure
Flushing Technician Role
The role involves supporting water quality and network operations activities across the Thames Water network, ensuring compliance with operational and regulatory standards. You will assist with planned flushing programmes, valve operations, shut-offs, reconnections and stop tap replacements to help maintain network integrity and water quality.
Flushing Technician Responsibilities
- Carry out planned flushing activities across the water network.
- Support valve operations, shut-offs, reconnections and stop tap replacement works.
- Take and record chlorine and turbidity readings accurately.
- Monitor and maintain water quality standards during operational activities.
- Capture and report operational data promptly and accurately.
- Work closely with field teams, supervisors and client representatives to ensure successful programme delivery.
- Follow all health, safety and environmental procedures while working in live operational environments.
- Respond proactively to changing site conditions and support operational problem-solving where required.
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Flushing Technician Requirements
- Experience within water network operations (essential).
- Knowledge of flushing activities, valve operations and stop tap works.
- Understanding of water quality processes and network performance requirements.
- Strong attention to detail with experience recording operational data and field readings.
- Commitment to safe working practices and compliance procedures.
- Excellent communication and team-working skills.
- Ability to work independently and use initiative in field-based environments.
- Relevant water industry training, valve operation certification or similar qualifications (desirable).
- Full UK Driving Licence (essential).
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Note: Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
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