Details:
- Salary: £35,000 - 45,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Ashford Kent
- Date: 13 hours ago
Description:
Water 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 TeamsDisclaimer:
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