Technical Coordinator

We're looking for a Technical Coordinator to join our South West Water team based in Crownhill depot, Plymouth., Location: Crownhill depot, PlymouthHours: 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

Kier and its partnership with South West Water are passionate about providing an exceptional service to customers. In this role, you'll provide hands-on support and supervision to operational teams, helping them build the technical skills and confidence required to effectively use supply mitigation equipment. You'll also look for innovation across the water industry, identifying new technology, equipment and working practices that can strengthen operational capability and improve efficiency.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Technical Coordinator, you'll be working within the South West Water team, supporting them in delivering reactive repair, maintenance services, renovation and new potable water mains installations across the regions of the South West. Your day to day will include:

-Providing practical, hands-on coaching to field teams on supply mitigation equipment and technical solutions

-Supporting teams with technically challenging work and ensuring safe systems of work are followed

-Identifying skills gaps and helping teams build competence and confidence

-Actively seeking innovation from across the water industry to improve operational capability

-Coordinating technical resources and ensuring specialist equipment is used safely and effectively

You have strong understanding of water networks, distribution systems and operational equipment

-You have demonstrable experience in coaching and developing teams in a practical, hands-on way

-You're a strong problem-solver who can assess operational challenges quickly and identify practical solutions

-You have solid knowledge of health, safety and compliance, including excavation safety and safe systems of work

-You're comfortable using digital systems and can communicate technical information clearly to diverse audiences

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.