Annual Salary
£15,000 to £27,000
Average UK salary in 2022 was £33,200
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Water network operatives look after the pipes, mains and pumping stations that supply homes and businesses with water.
Average UK salary in 2022 was £33,200
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: evenings / weekends / bank holidays; on shifts
There will be
5.8% fewer Water network operative jobs in 2027.
As a water network operative, you could:
You may need to wear protective clothing.
Your working environment may be physically demanding and outdoors in all weathers.
You can get into this job through:
You could start by taking a college course like:
You'll usually need:
You could train on the job through a:
These take between 18 and 30 months to complete.
You'll usually need:
There are no set entry requirements to get into this job.
Employers may prefer you to have GCSEs in English and maths.
It might be an advantage if you have experience in construction groundworks, plumbing, building services engineering or roadworks.
You'll need to:
You can find out more about working and training in the water industry from Energy and Utilities Jobs.
With experience, you could work as a team supervisor.
With further training, you could become an engineering technician or water engineer.
You'll find more details about working and training in the water industry from Talent Source Network.
You'll need: