- Add chemicals, such as ammonia, chlorine, or lime, to disinfect and deodorize water and other liquids.
- Collect and test water and sewage samples, using test equipment and color analysis standards.
- Record operational data, personnel attendance, or meter and gauge readings on specified forms.
- Operate and adjust controls on equipment to purify and clarify
Water network operative | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Water network operatives look after the pipes, mains and pumping stations that supply homes and businesses with water.
Water network operatives typically work around 42 to 44 hours per week.
As a Water network operative you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 29,277 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Water network operative
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29,348 GBP
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24,991 GBP
Average salary for part-time Water network operative
Average salary for full-time Water network operative
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18,200 GBP
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18,284 GBP
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29,277 GBP
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24,991 GBP
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29,348 GBP
Salary over time for Water network operative
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26,057 GBP
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26,209 GBP
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26,316 GBP
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27,296 GBP
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27,964 GBP
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28,594 GBP
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29,277 GBP
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28,689 GBP
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30,284 GBP
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Which qualifications do I need?
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What soft skills do I need?
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Operation Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
Operation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems
Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Quality Control Analysis Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
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Things to highlight for your Water network operative interview
Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
