Water Main Engineer in Ashford, Kent
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Ashford, KentSalary
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PermanentWater Mains Engineer
Location: Kent
Team: Water Mains Engineering Team
About the Role
We?re looking for a skilled and motivated Water Mains Engineer to join our team, covering Kent. This is a field-based role where you?ll work independently to investigate and repair issues with external water supply systems, delivering excellent service to customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently investigate and repair external water supplies
- Logically establish ownership and liability based on leak location
- Confidently communicate with customers, providing clear explanations and reassurance
- Liaise proactively with the Field Operations Team
- Work collaboratively with other engineers where required
Required / Preferred Experience
- Leak detection (e.g. listening stick, ground microphone)
- Trenchless installation via moling (desirable, not essential)
- Service laying (20mm-32mm)
- New point of entry creation
- Use of CAT scanners to identify buried services
- Reinstatement of surfaces (paving slabs, block paving, tarmac, concrete, etc.)
About Us - Advanced Resource Managers Recruitment
Advanced Resource Managers (ARM) Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment consultancy, supporting clients across infrastructure, engineering, and utilities sectors. We connect skilled professionals with industry-leading organisations, ensuring long-term career development and high-quality project delivery.
Salary & Package
- Starting Salary: £32,381 - £36,353 (DOE)
- Annual Bonus: £2,000 - £2,500
- Pension Contribution: 5.5% (£1,781 - £1,999 approx.)
- Total Package Value: £36,412 - £40,603 (excluding overtime)
Overtime
- Optional weekend overtime at 1.5x rate
- Example: 10 shifts could increase earnings to £38,280 - £42,700
Working Hours
- 40hours per week, Monday to Friday
- No on-call requirements
- Door-to-door pay (including travel time)
- Travel directly from home to site
- Limited overnight stays (with additional benefits where applicable)
Leave & Benefits
- 22 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising to 25 days with service)
- Enhanced family, sickness, and bereavement leave
- Health plan (including dental, optical, physio & 24-hour GP access)
- Gym discounts
- Company events and socials
- £1,000 referral bonus
- Mortgage & insurance discounts
- Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
What?s Provided
- Fully equipped company vehicle (not shared)
- Full PPE and uniform
- Mobile phone
- Fuel and trade cards
- Access to storage sites and waste facilities
- Dedicated operational support team
About You
- Customer-focused with strong communication skills
- Able to problem-solve and work independently
- Take pride in delivering high-quality work
- Motivated, reliable, and career-driven
Requirements
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Clear DBS check
Recruitment Process
- Stage 1: 15-minute HR screening call
- Stage 2: Final interview via Microsoft Teams
Disclaimer
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.

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