Acoustic Logging Technician - South East Water

RPS Group; Chichester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

RPS Group is seeking Acoustic Logging Technicians for a contract with South East Water, involving outdoor work in Kent, Sussex, and the South West. This role includes taking noise samples to aid water network management and offers opportunities for skill development within a leading environmental consultancy.

Benefits

Accredited training

Personal development plans

Transparent career pathway

Qualifications

• Enjoy working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and overtime is necessary.
• Full UK driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Locate water main fittings and take noise samples using electronic leak detection.
• Work outdoors, moving heavy items including manhole covers.

Skills

Math skills

English skills

Basic IT skills

Good hearing

Ability to work in a team

Job description

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Acoustic Logging Technician - South East Water

Client: RPS Group

Location: South East Water, Kent, Sussex, South West

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 42bf1583d947

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Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

Acoustic Logging Technician - South East Water

RPS is seeking Acoustic Logging Technicians for our South East Water contract to take noise samples on the water network. Opportunities are available around Kent, Sussex, and the South West. This is a great opportunity to develop skills and experience with one of the UK’s leading Environmental Consultancies.

We’re RPS, with projects around you. We define, design, and manage projects that create shared value in a complex, urbanising, resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We need passionate individuals who want to solve important problems and will be supported throughout their career.

What you’ll be doing

Working outdoors to locate water main fittings and taking noise samples using electronic leak detection equipment (full training provided).

Who we’re looking for

• Enjoy working outdoors, rain or shine
• Good basic maths and English skills
• Basic IT skills
• Willing to work nights, weekends, and overtime
• Good hearing
• Ability to work alone and in a team
• Full UK driving licence

What’s in it for you?

We offer support and encouragement, accredited training, personal development plans, and a transparent career pathway. We value diversity and prioritize wellbeing.

What happens next?

If suitable, you’ll be invited for a competency-based interview. We consider all applications.

Ready to apply? Have your CV ready and apply online.

Health and Safety

This role may involve:

• Moving heavy items including manhole covers
• Working in all weather conditions, including night work

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