Smart Network Technician

YTL Construction UK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is looking for a Smart Network Technician to join their Smart Network team. In this role, you'll be responsible for installing and retrieving acoustic loggers and diagnosing faults in various monitoring devices. Candidates should have strong problem-solving and time management skills, a full manual driving licence, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The job requires flexibility with working hours to cope with tasks that may occur outside usual schedules, especially during winter when leaks are common.

Benefits

Up to 20% pension contribution

Career progression opportunities

25 days holiday

Healthcare package

Life assurance coverage

Opportunity to lease an electric car

Cashback and discounts from retailers

Paid volunteering day

Enhanced family leave

Access to health and wellbeing platform

Mental health support

£1,000 referral fee

Qualifications

• Must have a full manual driving licence as driving is part of the role.
• Flexible with working hours, especially during winter.
• Must be driven, hardworking, and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Install and retrieve acoustic loggers.
• Diagnose faults and repair monitoring devices.
• Become part of a large operational team.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Interest in technology

Job description

Do you enjoy working outdoors and solving problems? Do you want to work for an industry leading organisation? If so, we have a great opportunity for you to join our Smart Network team.

We welcome applications from people based across Wiltshire, Somerset or Dorset.

What you'll do

As a Smart Network Technician, you'll be responsible for installing and retrieving acoustic loggers, diagnosing faults, and repairing flow and pressure monitoring devices. These tools are essential in helping us detect and reduce leakage across our extensive water distribution system.

You will be trained in all aspects of the role, while also becoming an integral part of a large and dynamic operational team. A company van, for work use only, will be provided for the role.

What you'll need

We're looking for a driven, hardworking and self-motivated individual who can learn new skills. As a Smart Network Technician working in a busy environment, you will be able to work well alone or as part of a team. You will also have excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

You'll enjoy working outside and have an interest in technology as well as the ability to interpret plans and maps. You'll need to be flexible with your working hours, as some tasks may take place outside the usual schedule—especially in winter when leaks are more common.

You'll need a full manual driving licence, as driving is part of the job.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access toan interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trainedmental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.