Valve Technician

Working here isnt just a job. You can advance your career at Avove, and well reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career.
We understand the impact our work has on our society and the environment. Its the difference we make that improves peoples lives and helps the economy to grow. We work alongside our customers to deliver resilient, bespoke infrastructure solutions that keep the taps running, the energy flowing and people connected. The work we do together matters.
About the role
We are expanding our team and looking to take on a Valve Technician to join us, working on our Developer Services Framework in the Severn Trent Water Region. This is an exciting time to join an established team as we look to continue to build upon the success, we have had in delivering this workstream for over 10 years.
As a Valve Technician you will play a key role in delivering great service to our customers and clients Severn Trent Water + other Private Clients, working on our Developer Services Contract predominantly - with the opportunity for works with external clients.
A site-based role working within the STW region on behalf of Avove on various contracts. As critical role in ensuring network compliance, water hygiene and quality is always maintained, and any supply interruptions are managed and recorded correctly.
What you will be doing
Carry out operations on site and interacting with site managers,contractors and customers
The rolemainly involves site activities such as the isolation of the network for online work
Flushing and sampling of the mains to ensure the water is good to drink
Issue card warning customers that water supply interruptions will be taking place on certain days / times to allow connections or water services are being transferred.
Setting and adjusting pressure management valves /PRVs .
Completing rezones on the water network / using a blow off Tool .
Pre-construction surveying will be required on any site apparatus such as sluice valves, fire hydrants and stop cocks so all water assets have been identified before water mains works commence and no unplanned supply interruptions take place.
The ability to carry out generic and task-specific risk assessments for certain jobs if lone working etc.
Fully comply with Company and Clients policies and procedures
Undertake and document site specific risk assessments when lone working
Identify and report Close Calls (near misses) and Good Calls (positive interventions)
Take care and responsibility for all equipment provided to you
Complete and document regulatory inspections (PUWER, LOLER etc.) of your equipment
Undertake and document daily vehicle check before use
Undertake CAT download from operational gangs on a weekly basis
Undertake and document site survey (Stop Tap location and network valve checks)
Card Warn (write and post warning card) and document for customer supply interruptions
Operate Network valves following approved client documentation and processes
Flushing and sampling water mains deliver the samples to client laboratory for analysis
Complete and submit appropriate DG3 paperwork detailing durations of customer supply interruptions
Assist Site Managers as and when required (apparatus evidence gathering, marker plate installations etc.)
Reliable Customer focused approach to delivery
Qualifications
Technical qualifications associated with the role, i.e. Valve Due Diligence, Operational Care and Network Pressure management
NRSWA
Signing, Lighting & Guarding
Skills
Self-organised
Good communication and interpersonal skills to deal with external parties and members of the public
Good time management
Good team player with problem solving ability
Can-do attitude
Basic health and safety awareness
A good knowledge of I.T. such as using laptops and phones for document control through Excel and Microsoft Word plus managing emails etc.
A flexible approach to out of hours and weekend working will be required when dictated by operational need
Able to drive, with a full current and valid driving licence
Whats in it for you
We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. But thats not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesnt fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.
24 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Life assurance
Family friendly policies
A selection of lifestyle benefit options
Financial wellbeing programme
Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues.
We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.
Rewards initiative for achieving recognised professional qualifications.
About us
We design, build and maintain the UKs utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected.
We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water, power and telecommunications sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward.
We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, Scottish Power Energy Networks and Scottish Water
We are an equal opportunities employer...
We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, were making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that.
What next...
We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of recruitment process.
If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion.

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