Wastewater​/Drainage Technician

Position: Wastewater/Drainage Technician (Permanent)
Job Title:

Wastewater/Drainage Technician

Company Overview

Our client is a leading provider of utility design, engineering, construction, and technical services, specialising in water network leak detection and management. With a long-established presence in the UK utilities sector, they work in partnership with major water companies to deliver essential infrastructure solutions, driven by a strong commitment to safety, quality, and innovation.

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Wastewater Technician to join their wastewater inspection team. This is a hands-on role within a two-person operational team, where you will take responsibility for on-site decision-making, performance standards, health and safety compliance, and equipment readiness.

The primary focus of the role is wastewater chamber inspections, including lifting covers, identifying Dual Manholes, and completing detailed inspections using specialist 360° camera technology to produce high-quality digital models.

In the longer term, the role offers the opportunity to expand into a broader range of wastewater activities, including man-entry inspections, CCTV survey work, and additional wastewater operational duties. However, during the initial phase, the position will be predominantly centred on 360° camera inspection work.

All work supports the safe operation and maintenance of the Severn Trent wastewater network, with activities carried out across Severn Trent catchment areas.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and coordinate a two-person team on site, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to required standards

* Act as the primary on-site decision-maker and point of responsibility

* Take accountability for health and safety, including dynamic risk assessments and safe systems of work

* Lift and inspect wastewater chambers, including Dual Manholes

* Capture accurate 360° digital models using specialist inspection equipment

* Carry out gas monitoring and confined space safety checks

* Complete and record all equipment checks prior to use

* Identify defects, hazards, or maintenance requirements and report findings clearly

* Complete accurate inspection reports and associated documentation

Full training will be provided on the 360° camera technology and reporting systems.

Essential Requirements

* Minimum of 2 years’ wastewater industry experience

* Full UK driving licence

* NRSWA Chapter 8 qualification

Proven experience in:

* Working on Dual Manholes

* CCTV surveys

* Jetting

* Rodding

* Wastewater chamber inspections

* Comfortable working in confined spaces and all weather conditions

* Willingness to travel as required

Desirable Qualifications

* SHEA Wastewater – Drains & Sewers

Benefits

* Company pension scheme

* Company van

* Fuel card

* Monday to Friday working pattern

Ardour Associates values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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