Network Flushing Operative


Company:	Portsmouth Water
Salary:	£26,458 - £26,458
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Portsmouth, PO9 1LD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Jul 2026
Closing date:	20 Aug 2026

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Summary

We’re making a difference: Together, we can ensure that there is enough water for everyone, now and in the future.

We are thrilled to offer an opportunity within our Network Department for a Network Flushing Operative. In this role, you will be responsible for effectively flushing the distribution network and identifying maintenance needs, all while ensuring that activities are aligned with PW’s operating procedures. You will also ensure that all company and regulatory standards are consistently followed.

With a positive, proactive attitude, you will confidently manage queries in a calm and thoughtful manner. You’ll enjoy working in a supportive team environment, with the opportunity to work outdoors and tackle new challenges each day. Your efforts will play a key role in providing a vital service to our customers. You’ll also work closely with other departments and external partners to resolve network and customer concerns. The successful candidate will consistently reflect our core values of Excellence, Integrity, and Future Focus.

What will you be doing?

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to all Health and Safety policies and procedures.

• Provide exceptional customer service when interacting with both internal and external customers.

• Ensure that all network operations are conducted thoughtfully, with careful planning and consideration.

• Complete all operations in line with relevant PW policies, procedures, and RAMS (Risk Assessment and Method Statements).

• Perform field activities with effective customer communication, ensuring all relevant information is accurately processed and returned.

• Follow department-specific risk and COSHH assessments in line with PW standards.

• Assist in the timely, proactive, and reactive communications with both customers and internal departments.

• Ensure all face-to-face customer interactions are handled with grace and professionalism, maintaining high standards of customer service throughout.

• Participate in out of hours work as required, with the flexibility to begin flushing operations when network conditions permit.

What do you need?

Skills, Qualifications & Competencies

• Ability to work gracefully under pressure, balancing varying priorities.

• Exceptional time management skills to ensure timely completion of tasks.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to connect confidently at all levels.

• Proven ability to network and build strong, lasting relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

• A thorough understanding of all field activities and operations.

• Water hygiene certification is desirable.

• NRSWA qualification is also desirable.

The successful applicant will be required to have a full UK manual car driving licence (Class B), will have to undergo a driving assessment, consent to ongoing driving licence checks and additionally any other safety measures deemed necessary by Portsmouth Water Ltd in connection with driving.

💬 We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways, and that’s why we’re happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Please feel free to talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may be looking for.

📌 Please note, we may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications — so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

🌍 We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from all sections of society.

🛂 Please be aware, the Company has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

📬 Due to the high volume of applications we may receive, we’re unable to respond to every applicant individually. If your application is of interest, we’ll usually be in touch within 4 weeks of receiving it.

What can Portsmouth Water offer you?

At Portsmouth Water, we believe in rewarding our people. Here’s just a taste of what’s waiting for you when you join the team:

🌴 Holidays Made Better

Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, giving you plenty of time to relax, recharge, and explore.

💰 A Pension That Works for You

We’ll help secure your future with a generous pension scheme, contributing up to 15% – because your tomorrow matters as much as your today.

💸 Performance Pays Off

You could earn a non-contractual bonus of up to 6% of your basic salary, linked to company performance – because when we succeed together, you should benefit too.

🍼 Family Comes First

Whether you’re welcoming a new arrival through birth or adoption, we’ve got your back with enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay.

🎉Social Events

All expenses covered summer and winter social events

🛡️ Peace of Mind, Always

Our life assurance scheme gives your loved ones extra security, with a 4x salary lump sum benefit in case the unexpected happens.

🧠🩺 Comprehensive Wellbeing Support

Whether you need confidential mental health and wellbeing advice 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, or physical health support via our Virtual GP service (available 8am–10pm, 7 days a week for you and your immediate family), help is always close at hand with the HealthHero app.

🎁 PW Perks – Treat Yourself!

Enjoy exclusive discounts at thousands of retailers, plus exciting benefits like:

- 🚗 Electric Vehicle Scheme (after 1 year)

- 🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme

- 💊 Health Cash Plan

…and so much more!

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