Water Mains Engineer

Water Mains Engineer

We're looking for a Water Mains Engineer to join the Auger Team, covering Bournemouth. Our total package is worth £36,412 - £40,603 without overtime.

We provide drainage, water mains and subsidence services across the UK, doing 'whatever it takes' for our customers. 95% of our people say they feel valued, and 81% rate us 8+ when asked how likely they are to recommend Auger as a workplace. That's why we're recognised as a Platinum level Investors in People organisation, alongside the top 2% of UK employers.

Starting Salary - £32,381 - £36,353 dependent on experience

Annual Bonus - approx £2000 - £2500

5.5% Pension Contribution - approx £1781 - £1999

Optional weekend OT at 1.5x rate eg. 10 days would top up the package to £38,280 - £42,700

42.5hrs per week, Mon-Fri only & NO on-call work

We pay door-to-door including all driving time

Go straight to your job from home - you don't have to report to a depot or yard first

Limited stay-aways, with bonuses/annual leave for more than 3 overnights per quarter

22 Days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Hol

AL increases to 25 days within 5 years' service

Enhanced bereavement, sickness and maternity / paternity leave

Health Plan with cashback for many services including dentist, optician & physio for you and your children, as well as access to a 24-Hour GP & gym discounts

2 company-wide events per year & regular funded socials in your region

A focus on training & progression, working with some of the best engineers in the country

£1000 for successful employee referrals

Access to discounted Mortgage & Insurance Services

A choice of our quality uniform range & all PPE

Your own fully equipped vehicle that isn't shared with others

Mobile phone

Fuel and trade cards so you can stock up when you need

Local storage sites & skips

A dedicated Field Operations Team to help you with on-site challenges and any kit, equipment, materials, uniform, vehicle or plant requirements

Independently investigate and repair external water supplies

Logically establish ownership and liability based on leak location

Confidently talk our customer through the works, giving them peace of mind

Communicate proactively with our Field Operations Team at HQ

Work effectively with other engineers in our team as required

Leak detection (find & fix repairs with listening stick, ground mic etc)

Trenchless installation via moling (not essential)

20mm - 32mm service laying

New 'point of entry' creation

Use of CAT scanner to identify buried services & trace existing metallic supply

Reinstatement of surfaces inc. paving slabs, block paving, cold lay tarmac, concrete, etc.

You'll be a great fit for Auger if

You are great at caring for customers

You are confident in finding solutions and overcoming unforeseen challenges

You take pride in the high standard of your work

You are enthusiastic, self-motivated and like to take ownership

You are looking for a stable place to build a long-term career

You have a clear DBS & driving licence

Our interview process

Stage 1 - Short 15 min phone call with our HR team

Stage 2 - Interview with management via Teams