Acoustic Logging Team Lead – Field Operations

Affinity Water; Luton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Annual bonus scheme

Generous pension

Flexible annual leave 23-27 days

Volunteer days and wellbeing support

Family and lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Affinity Water is seeking an Acoustic Logging Team Leader to guide a field-based team (up to 15 technicians) in the Central Region. The role focuses on safe deployment of acoustic logging equipment to locate hidden leaks, with heavy emphasis on people development and performance management.

You will report to the Business Lead for Active Leakage Control and work closely with the Acoustic Logging Manager to delivery across the network while travel requirements are high and leadership in the field

Qualifications

• Experience leading or supervising operational field-based teams.
• Strong people management and coaching skills.
• Commitment to health, safety and wellbeing.
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and make informed field decisions.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of acoustic logging technicians (up to 15).
• Manage attendance, performance, safety compliance and wellbeing.
• Conduct health and safety inspections, audits and reporting.
• Ensure work is completed safely and to standards.
• Identify training needs and develop team members.
• Coordinate logistics of people, vehicles and equipment across the region.
• Support trial and deployment of new technologies and processes.
• Collaborate with Leakage Team to meet business objectives.
• Drive high standards of service delivery and customer outcomes.

Skills

People management

Coaching

Health & safety

Organisational planning

Communication

Independent decision-making

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Affinity Water is seeking an Acoustic Logging Team Leader to guide a field-based team (up to 15 technicians) in the Central Region. The role focuses on safe deployment of acoustic logging equipment to locate hidden leaks, with heavy emphasis on people development and performance management.

You will report to the Business Lead for Active Leakage Control and work closely with the Acoustic Logging Manager to delivery across the network while travel requirements are high and leadership in the field