Leakage Technician (Nights)

South Staffs Water; Town of Cambridge; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly leave

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing

Cycle to work

Training & development

Diversity networks

Salary review & recognition

Job summary

South Staffordshire Water in Cambridge seeks a Leakage Technician to detect and localise leaks across DMAs, carrying out field-based surveys at night and contributing to network efficiency.

You will operate leakage-detection equipment, perform valve operations, logging, and data capture, while delivering excellent customer service and adapting to new technologies within a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Understand leakage detection processes and water networks.
• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent required.
• Good PC skills and ability to document data clearly.

Responsibilities

• Carry out field leakage detection across DMAs.
• Detect and localise leaks using specialised equipment.
• Operate valves, perform tests, logging to support network optimisation.
• Complete paperwork and capture operational data for planning.
• Interact with customers professionally and manage expectations.
• Adapt to new tech and contribute ideas to improve team performance.

Skills

Leakage detection

Field based work

Customer interaction

Driving licence

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Salary: £34,340 per annum plus night allowance and a generous bonus scheme

Salary:Up to £34,340 per annum| Additional Night Allowance | Company Van | Company Benefits

Location:Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Contract: Full Time | Permanent | 40 hours per week

About Us:

South Staffordshire Water operates across two regions as Cambridge Water and South Staffs Water, and is a privately-owned regulated water only company.

South Staffs Water supplies a population of nearly 1.3 million. The area of supply stretches from the edge of Ashbourne in the North, to Halesowen in the South, and from Burton-on-Trent in the East, to Kinver in the West.

The Role:

Our Leakage Department plays a vital role in helping reduce water leakage across the network, supporting operational performance and customer service delivery.

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Leakage Technician to join our experienced team and contribute towards achieving leakage detection targets. This role is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of water distribution networks and a proactive, field-based approach to problem-solving.

This is a permanent night shift role, working 4 x 10-hour shifts.

Key Responsibilities:

• - Carry out field-based leakage detection activities across allocated District Metered Areas (DMAs)
• - Detect and localise leakage effectively, utilising specific leakage detection equipment
• - Undertake valve operations, step testing, DMA integrity testing, and pressure, flow, or noise logging to support network optimisation
• - Accurately complete paperwork, capture operational data, and provide information to support planning and decision making
• - Manage customer interactions professionally, addressing concerns calmly and proactively managing expectations
• - Adapt to new technologies and contribute ideas to improve team performance and operational effectiveness

What You’ll Need:

• - Good understanding of water distribution networks and leakage detection processes
• - Excellent communication and customer interaction skills
• - GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English
• - Good PC literacy, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• - Ability to work independently and effectively within a field-based team environment
• - Full UK driving licence

What You’ll Get:

• - Family-Friendly Leave: Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer’s Days
• - Financial & Life Assurance:Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options
• - Health & Wellbeing:Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents
• - Lifestyle & Perks:Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers
• - Professional Development: Hands-on training and ongoing career development opportunities
• - Inclusion & Belonging: Active People Networks – Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women’s Network, Parent & Carer Networking Group and more
• - Performance & Recognition: Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.

At South StaffordshireGroup, inclusion matters. We have a wide range of employee networks which are employee-led communities that bring our people together, support different perspectives and create a strong sense of belonging. Our people are encouraged to get involved as members or allies.

We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including all genders, ethnicity, sexual orientations, and physical and neurodiverse abilities.

We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and encourage you to let us know how we can best support you throughout the recruitment process.