Strategic Water Asset Technician

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Every day, we treat and supply 150 megalitres of water, rigorously tested at every stage to ensure it meets the highest standards. We're proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we're working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife. Whether you're starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career. Ready to make a splash? Join our team today. About the Role As a Valve & Strategic Asset Technician, you will play a key role in maintaining the integrity, reliability, and performance of the drinking water network. You will be responsible for inspecting, operating, servicing, and maintaining a range of strategic network assets to ensure the safe and continuous supply of water to customers. Working independently and alongside operational teams and delivery partners, you will support planned and reactive maintenance activities, contribute to network resilience, and ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities Asset Operation & Maintenance Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on strategic water network assets. Inspect, maintain, and service air valves, control valves, pressure reducing valves, and associated network fittings. Support the operation and maintenance of service reservoirs, pump stations, buildings, and other operational sites. Undertake reservoir cleaning activities and assist with asset condition assessments. Operate inspection equipment, including CCTV and remotely operated vehicle (ROV) technology, where required. Network Performance & Resilience Support activities that maintain network reliability and minimise customer disruption. Assist with planned and emergency supply interruption mitigation activities. Conduct trunk main inspections, mains flushing, valve servicing, and network maintenance works. Undertake excavation activities in non-highway locations to access and maintain network assets. Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance Demonstrate a strong commitment to health, safety, security, and environmental standards. Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company policies, procedures, and quality management systems. Minimise environmental impact by supporting leakage reduction, preventing contamination, and promoting sustainable operational practices. Maintain awareness of contamination risks and respond appropriately to any incidents or concerns. Customer & Stakeholder Service Deliver a high standard of customer service when interacting with customers, contractors, local authorities, and colleagues. Ensure network assets and operational sites remain secure and protected. Maintain company vehicles and represent the organisation professionally in the community. Knowledge, Skills & Experience Essential Experience working within a water supply or utility environment. Ability to maintain operational assets, buildings, and infrastructure. Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong organisational and workload prioritisation skills. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Experience delivering work to deadlines and performance targets. Ability to remain calm and effective during operational incidents and periods of pressure. Full UK Driving Licence. Desirable ONC, City & Guilds, or NVQ Level 2 qualification in Water Distribution or a related discipline. [ Utilities, pipeline construction, or streetworks experience. Experience using GIS systems and network information tools. EUSR Water Hygiene qualification. LGV C+E licence and additional operational certifications. Qualifications Essential GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics. EUSR Water Hygiene Certificate. Please be aware that when fully trained there will be a requirement to join a Standby Rota. Closing Date: 21st Sept 2026 We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process. Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness. Our core values, which are essential to our success, are: Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on. Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way. Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge. Apply Bournemouth Water Electricity, Gas & Water Supply 2 Jobs Company Profile In Short Industry Energy, Environmental & Agriculture Founded 1863 Location Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire Company size 1000+ About Bournemouth Water Bournemouth Water, part of Pennon Group and the South West
Water family, provides high-quality drinking water to around 500,000 customers
across parts of Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire. With a heritage dating back to 1863, we are committed to
delivering safe, reliable water services while protecting the environment and
supporting the communities we serve. Through ongoing investment, innovation and
a strong focus on sustainability, we're helping to secure resilient water
supplies for future generations. As part of the FTSE 250-listed Pennon Group, Bournemouth
Water offers rewarding career opportunities, professional development and the
chance to make a meaningful impact in a business that keeps customers and
communities at the heart of everything it does. Opportunities at Bournemouth Water Whether you're starting your career, developing specialist
expertise or taking the next step into leadership, Bournemouth Water offers
opportunities across engineering, operations, customer service, environmental
services, technology, finance and more. As part of Pennon Group and the South West Water family,
you'll have access to learning and development programmes, apprenticeships and
career pathways designed to help you grow and succeed. We foster a culture of
collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement, empowering our people to
make a real difference every day. Joining Bournemouth
Water means becoming part of a business that delivers an essential service,
protects a precious natural resource and helps support the communities and
environment of Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire. Our Values At Bournemouth Water, our values guide how we work, support
one another and deliver for our customers and communities. We encourage everyone to Be You , creating an
inclusive environment where people can bring their authentic selves to work and
thrive. We strive to Be Rock Solid , taking ownership, acting
with integrity and delivering excellent service every day. And we aim to Be The Future , embracing innovation,
sustainability and continuous improvement to help protect our precious water
resources for generations to come. Together, these values create a culture where people feel
empowered to grow, make a difference and take pride in providing an essential
service to the communities we serve. Benefits and Rewards At Bournemouth Water, we offer a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, financial future and life outside of work, including: • Pennon Perks retail discounts and everyday savings • Competitive pension scheme • Company bonus scheme • Employee share schemes, including discounted shares and share matching • Generous annual leave, with the option to buy or sell days • Enhanced family leave for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave • Health Cash Plan • 24/7 wellbeing support for mental health, financial wellbeing and more • Cycle to Work scheme • Dedicated volunteering day to support your community • Free flu vaccination • Give As You Earn charitable giving scheme Similar Strategic Water Asset Technician Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Roadside Technician - Bournemouth RAC Ensbury Park, Bournemouth (BH10), BH10 4AA Up to £60,000 OTE 4 days ago Vehicle Technician Halfords Wick Ferry, Christchurch (BH23), BH23 1QN £33,000 - £39,600 per year 2 days ago Apprentice Kwik Fit Pokesdown, Bournemouth (BH5), BH7 6DQ £26,228 per annum 1 week ago Confined Spaces Trainer (Health and Safety) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Bournemouth (BH1), BH1 £37500 - £40000 per annum + Progression + 4 Day Week + Company Car 3 weeks ago Vehicle Technician Halfords Furzey Island, Poole (BH15), BH15 1LZ 1 week ago Amazon Flex Delivery Driver - Earn £14 - £18 per hour* Amazon Flex Bournemouth (BH9), BH9 2BN £14 - £18 1 week ago Parts Advisor Resource Recruitment Ferndown (BH22) From £31,000 to £35,000 per annum 4 weeks ago Traffic Signal Engineer Yunex Limited Bournemouth (BH1) To define 2 weeks ago Apprentice Kwik Fit Hamworthy, Poole (BH15), BH16 5BL Up to £22,392 per annum 1 week ago Water Hygiene Technician Pennon Group Bournemouth (BH1), BH1 1 8 £27,000 - £31,000 5 days ago Strategic Water Asset Technician jobs Strategic Water Asset Technician jobs in Bournemouth Construction jobs Construction jobs in Bournemouth Water jobs Water jobs in Bournemouth Jobs in Bournemouth Full Time jobs Weekend jobs Retail jobs Night Shift jobs Apprenticeship jobs NHS jobs HGV jobs Immediate Start jobs Warehouse jobs Cleaning jobs No Experience jobs Remote jobs Admin jobs Apprenticeships jobs Administration jobs Tesco jobs Get hired. Find success. Get started Totaljobs About us Careers at Totaljobs Press Partners Privacy policy Terms and conditions Cookies Legal and compliance Accessibility Jobseekers Salary Planner Jobseeker help centre Career advice Recruiters Post job ads Recruiting news Courses Contact us - recruiters Recruit internationally Download App store Play store The Stepstone Group UK Ltd © 2026 We use cookies We use cookies to operate our website, measure how people use our services to help us improve them, enrich usage profiles and personalise the content displayed to you. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising, and analytics partners, who may combine it with other information, to show you relevant ads on other websites, and to measure the performance of our advertising. Some cookies are essential for the operation of our website. If you would prefer us not to use the non-essential cookies, click “Just necessary”, but please be aware that this may impact your experience of our site and the services we are able to offer. Click “Accept” if you’re happy for us to place these cookies. You can change your mind at any time. Store and / or access information on a device Cookies, device identifiers, or other information can be stored or accessed on your device for the purposes presented to you. Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development Ads and content can be personalised based on a profile. More data can be added to better personalise ads and content. The performance of ads and content can be measured. Insights about audiences who have viewed the ads and content can be extracted. Data can be used to build or improve user experience, systems and software. Display third-party content (social networks, videos) Content from social networks and embedded content from third-party providers can be displayed. Identifiers derived from authentications If an identifier is created based on authentication data, such as contact details associated with online accounts you have set up on websites or apps (e.g. email address, phone number) or customer identifiers (e.g. an identifier provided by your telecommunications provider), then this identifier can be used to recognize you across websites, apps and devices if you are logged in with the same contact details. Just Necessary Accept All Cookie Settings You can also exercise your right to object to data processing based on legitimate interests under “Privacy Policy”. Privacy Policy Cookie policy