Full job description
Job Title – Water Technician
Locations – Head office Malvern, candidates to work in surrounding areas such as Manchester, Stockport, Stock on Trent, Warrington, and others.
Employment Type – Full time, Permanent
Hours – 37.5 hours
Salary – £23,400 pa
Hydro International – Data Insights & Analysis ltd, (formally Hydro-logic Services) a CRH Company, is a leading UK provider of advanced data services and expertise to help municipal, industrial and construction customers to improve their water management processes, increase operational performance, and reduce environmental impact.
Hydro International -Data Insights and Analysis has been operating in the UK for around 40 years and undertakes data analysis and collection for a variety of customers nationwide. We compile, quality assure and issue data reports to clients relating to water levels, water quality and discharge. We operate and maintain the Hydro-Logic® Flexi Logger 105 equipment installed at around 1,400 sites across the country. We offer services to major clients as well as smaller local authorities and parish councils when needed. Our flood water monitoring systems provide invaluable data to communities affected by heavy rainfall.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Hydrometry and Monitoring team. Flexibility and a willingness to work in nearby areas are crucial for our team.
Work locations will include Stoke on Trent, Manchester, Warrington, Stockport, among others.
We are looking for candidates who are centrally located and can quickly access main roads for long-distance travel.
As a water technician, the role will involve the candidate visiting various sites, primarily undertaking field measurements of water quantity (flow), depth, quality, rainfall etc. Additionally, responsibilities include the installing, operating, and maintaining of telemetry logging equipment.
Essential skills for the Water Technician role:
- A passion for working outdoors in all weathers conditions
- Comfortable working in water, strong swimming skills
- Confidence in working at heights, such as using ladders, and ease in working within confined spaces.
- Good level of computer literacy (MS Office applications – Word, Excel)
- Demonstrates awareness of potential risks and safety protocols
- Holds GCSE qualifications or their equivalent in Geography, Maths, and English, or a background in an environmental-related discipline
- Possession of a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant environmental field (e.g., Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Outdoor Education, etc
- Skilled in practical, hands-on tasks that involve the use of both power and hand tools
- Willing to travel as required
- Possess a valid UK driver’s license for 12 months +, with a satisfactory driving history
Experience:
- Full training is provided, providing you possess the essential skills listed above.
- Experience with Hydrometric field data collection is beneficial but not essential
Aptitude and attributes:
- Self-starter
- Dependable
- Flexible/ adaptable approach
- Proactive
- Strong communicator
- Willingness to travel and stay away from home, as needed
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Passion for the water and environment sector
- Team player with the ability to work independently
Qualifications:
- Possession of a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant environmental field (e.g., Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Outdoor Education, etc.)
Training Opportunities Available:
- Working at height
- Confined space entry
- First aid at work
- Water safety
- Water hygiene
- Hydrometric techniques
- SSSTS (Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme)
- CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)
- Career Advancement: This role offers potential for career advancement within our organisation.
Benefits:
- Overtime
- Pension
- 2 x Life Assurance
- Sick Pay
- Lunch allowance
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £23,400.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Do you possess practical skills and a passion for the outdoors?
- Experienced in hands-on tasks, including use of power and hand tools
- Are you at ease working in water, proficient in swimming, confident in working at heights (like using ladders), and comfortable operating within confined spaces?
- Do you have a good level of computer literacy (MS Office – Word, Excel, etc) ?
- Possession of a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant environmental field (e.g., Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Outdoor Education, etc.)
- The salary for the position is £23,400 pa
- Are you located within an area of Manchester, Stockport, Stoke on Trent, Nantwich, Ashbourne, Bakewell, Warrington, where the locations in the job descriptions are easily accessible
Licence/Certification:
- Driver license for 12 months + (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
