Network Flushing Inspector

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Network Flushing Inspector to join our Network team here at Bristol Water.

What will you be doing?

As a Network Flushing Inspector, you will be reporting the Network Distribution Manager for day-to-day activities liaising with Operational planning and Technical Departments plus communicating directly with the Operations Room out of hours; The team covers an area of 2391 kilometres with over 6,500 km of mains serving the distribution network and over 1.1 million customers.

Predominantly time will be focused on the delivery of our systematic flushing programme in direct contact with our customer’s managing their needs and expectations and ensuring water quality compliance. Compiling and providing a post operation report at the end of a programme, validating the status of sluice valves, and carrying out turbidity tests and water quality samples.

This is a customer facing role, so you will need strong customer services skills and you’ll be passionate about providing quality service to the local community.

Day to day you’ll be…

• Carry out flushing activities throughout the company’s area of supply. Dealing with customer contacts, water supply & water quality issues to provide Customer Service in accordance with Company Policies & Procedures.
• As requested, carry out Flushing Programmes in accordance with Company Policies & Procedures. Ensure that all procedures are being observed to minimise the risk of external contamination to our Water Supply.
• Support Network distribution an all-other activity when requested.
• Working precisely from plans, record all activity to enable Corporate Systems to be updated, and during any incident to maintain a precise log of events to

What we’re looking for...

• Full U.K Driving Licence is essential.
• Excellent Customer Relations and Communication Skills.
• Good Interpersonal Skills.
• Ability to work at Heights and in Confined Spaces.
• Computer Literate and familiar with basic software packages.
• Flexibility to work out of hours and on nights as this role does require a certain element of night work/out of hours work as and when the area to be flushed dictates which you will get overtime for.

Importantly, you will need to demonstrate our core values: BE YOU, BE THE FUTURE, BE ROCK SOLID

What’s in it for you? 

As well as a challenging, friendly environment and a great opportunity for development, the role offers: 

• 5% bonus opportunity
• 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays (you can also buy/ sell up to 5 days)
• Pension: We put in 8% if you put in 4%
• Flexible, supportive friendly working environment
• Access to flexible benefits and discounts via our portal
• Free onsite parking when you’re in the office

The Company

Since 1846, we’ve been making people healthier and the economy stronger. We’ve served generations of families and will serve generations to come.

We’re here to have a positive impact on people and the planet for generations. We don’t just give people water - we keep them healthy and help them grow. We work around the clock, testing our water hundreds of times every day.

We take this same view with our 600 employees, we don’t just give them jobs in water, we keep them healthy and help them grow.

The best of both worlds 

We’re one of the smallest water companies in the UK. Being small means we’re nimble and can achieve things quickly for our customers and our people. 

But while we’re small, we’re also part of a larger family. In June 2021 we became part of the Pennon group, which also owns South West Water and Bournemouth Water.  

This means that as part of our team, you’ll get the best of both worlds – the dynamism and fast pace of a smaller company, along with the security and breadth of opportunity that comes with being part of a large organisation.