Water Mains Assistant Engineer - #1801259

We're looking for an Assistant Water Mains Engineer to join the Auger Team, covering Birmingham. Our total package is worth £30,718 without overtime.

About Auger

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.

Financials

• Starting Salary - £26,984 or above dependent on experience
• Annual Bonus - approx £2000 - £2500
• 5.5% Pension Contribution - approx £1484
  
  

Overtime

• Optional weekend OT at 1.5x rate eg. 10 days would top up the package to £32,275
  
  

Working Hours

• 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
  
  

Leave

• 22 Days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Hol
• AL increases to 25 days within 3 years' service
• Enhanced bereavement, sickness and maternity / paternity leave
  
  

Benefits

• 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
  
  

What We Provide

• All the training & support you'll require to become a qualified lead Engineer
• A choice of our quality uniform range & all PPE
• Your own new, 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
  
  

The Role

• Assist our experienced Engineers to complete a variety of water mains investigations & repairs
• Communicate proactively with our Field Operations Team at HQ
• Work effectively with other engineers in our team as required
  
  

Preferred Experience

• No previous experience is essential – we will provide you with all the training you need
• Some experience of groundworks or water mains is preferable
  
  

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
  
  

For further information please visit our website;

www.auger.co.uk