BUUK Infrastructure
Water Field Technician
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Water Field Technician
Water Field Technician – Winchester (Field-Based Role)
Location: Winchester (covering areas such as Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke) Salary: £36,517 Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 16/07/2026
About the Role
At BUUK Infrastructure, our mission is to accelerate the UK towards net zero through innovative utility solutions. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where our employees thrive, feel valued, and can be proud to call themselves part of BUUK.
We are seeking a Water Field Technician to support our water asset team, ensuring that our network delivers consistently excellent service in line with our vision: "Earn customer loyalty and drive business growth."
This is a field-based role in the Winchester area, meaning you will work across Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke and surrounding regions.
Purpose of the Role
Your primary responsibility will be to:
- Provide fields support to the water asset team, ensuring installations are high-standard and compliant.
- Ensure our water network remains robust and reliable, providing customers with wholesome drinking water.
Key Responsibilities
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Customer & Contractor Liaison:
- Act as the escalation point for developers, customers, and contractors.
- Engage with stakeholders during both planned and unplanned incidents to resolve issues efficiently.
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Quality & Compliance:
- Maintain the quality and integrity of the water network through structured audit strategies.
- Conduct audits and assessments of construction activities related to IWNL water mains.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation during on-site diagnostic activities or observations.
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Regulatory & Technical Compliance:
- Verify that all assets meet technical and regulatory standards as outlined by IWNL.
- Undertake water sampling post-outage following DWTS UKAS 17025 standards.
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Technical & Operational Tasks:
- Attend meetings with site and construction personnel.
- Complete internal and external pressure and flow readings.
- Carry out any additional tasks as required by your line manager.
Requirements
Qualifications
- CSCS or equivalent (SHEA Water may be required or a desirable asset).
- Driving licence (essential for fieldwork).
Experience & Knowledge
- Hands-on experience in the water industry (preferred).
- Customer-facing experience ( Vital).
- Knowledge of health and safety standards and policies in water utilities.
Skills & Attributes
- Proactive attitude with strong problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Outstanding customer service abilities (essential for stakeholder engagements).
Desirable Qualifications
- National Water Hygiene certification.
- Confined spaces training.
- Network/leakage qualification.
Employer Conditions
- DBS check (due to accessing customers’ homes).
- Standby rota participation (on-call availability may be required).
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What We Offer You
Benefits at BUUK Infrastructure include:
- Cost-of-living Annual Pay Review – Ensuring your compensation keeps up with inflation.
- Pension contributions – Employer contributes up to 10% if you contribute 5%.
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase 2 extra weeks.
- Enhanced parental leave – Maternity, paternity, and adoption pay provisions.
- Referral bonus – Receive £1,000 (net) each time you refer a successful applicant.
- Hybrid working – Available for eligible field-based roles (where applicable).
- Career development opportunities to help you grow and achieve your goals.
Our Culture & Commitment
BUUK has an award-winning culture, where wellbeing, safety, and belonging are prioritised.
We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Research shows that women and those from underrepresented backgrounds often miss opportunities by not applying if they meet 100% of criteria.
If you believe you meet many (but not all) requirements, we encourage you to apply. We also offer flexible working discussions for candidates who may need accommodations.
#BUUK – We All Matter
Want to know what makes BUUK special? Our team shares their successes, challenges, and why they’re proud to be part of BUUK—from supportive colleagues to tasty chocolate brownies. Explore our culture here [refer to your BUUK careers page].
Please apply now. This role will close early, so early applications are encouraged!
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