Networks Maintenance Technician

Networks Maintenance Technician

Role Description

The Networks Maintenance Technician will report directly to the Network Maintenance Field Manager and assist with the repair and maintenance of the Water Distribution Network. The Networks Maintenance Technician will assist in managing both In-house Front Line Maintenance Staff and Contractors in the effective and efficient delivery of maintenance across the water distribution network and infrastructure.

The Water Production Line function undertakes the responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of water to our customers, including the operation and maintenance of water mains, water pumping stations, service reservoirs and all associated infrastructure. In addition, the function investigates and resolves customer's queries and complaints about the delivery of the service.

Please refer to the Candidate Brief below for further details of role responsibilities.

Applicants MUST be able to demonstrate in their application and where necessary at interview:

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

1. A minimum of 2 years relevant experience in water operations to include working knowledge and understanding of water distribution systems and repairing and maintaining water infrastructure assets.

2. Working knowledge of H&S processes and procedures to include Risk Assessments & Control Measures

3. Experience in the use of computer and IT equipment.

4. Potential employees must have a permanent residence within 25 miles travelling distance by public road to the Kennedy Way.

Kennedy Way Hub
Blackstaff Road
Belfast
BT11 9DT

As measured by RAC Route Planner from full postcode to full postcode via the 'shortest route' selection on the website. This is to enable NI Water to meet its key customer service requirements and deliver effective services to customers, particularly in respect of the need to respond promptly to out of hours' emergencies.

Salary

HCO - Base salary: £29,454.36 per annum

This payment is made up of a consolidated value of £24,407.04 and a non-consolidated value of £5,047.32 per annum.

Overtime rates are based on the consolidated value only.

Salaries are reviewed annually effective 1st April.

Location

Kennedy Way Hub
Blackstaff Road
Belfast
BT11 9DT

What we Offer

• Generous annual leave and public/privilege holidays
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Hybrid Working (applicable to some of our roles after three months following onboarding and training)
• Occupational sick pay
• Employee assistance programmes
• Cycle to work scheme
• One of the largest corporate volunteering schemes in NI
• Award winning health and wellbeing programme which focuses on supporting four key area of employee health; Physical, Mental, Social and Financial

How to Apply

To submit your application, please click APPLY NOW.

For additional information about the role please download a Candidate Brief from the Additional Documents section below.

Closing date for submission of Applications: Monday 29th September 2025 at 10.00am

Interview date: W/C 13th October 2025