Acoustic Logging Technician (Water industry)

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking an Acoustic Logging Technician in Manchester. This permanent, full-time role involves deploying logging devices for leak detection in water networks, offering excellent training and career development opportunities. Candidates should enjoy outdoor work and possess basic maths and IT skills.

Benefits

Support and training

Personal development plans

Clear career pathway

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deploy and collect logging devices on water network fittings.
• Use collected data to locate leaks and reduce water loss.

Skills

Basic Maths

Basic English

Basic IT skills

Good hearing ability

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in a team

Job description

Acoustic Logging Technician (Water industry), Manchester

Client: RPS Group

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 80c569b8a5c3

Job Views: 3

Posted: 19.05.2025

Expiry Date: 03.07.2025

Job Description:

Role Overview: RPS is seeking Logging Technicians for our United Utilities contract to deploy logging devices that record acoustic information from water network pipes, enabling leak detection.

This role offers an excellent entry point into the water industry, allowing you to develop skills with one of the UK’s leading environmental consultancies. The pay rate is the Real Living Wage plus benefits. We are particularly interested in applications from candidates in Greater Manchester.

This is a permanent, full-time role working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

About RPS:

We define, design, and manage projects creating shared value in a resource-scarce world. Our success depends on passionate people who are supported throughout their career journey.

Responsibilities:

• Deploy and collect logging devices on water network fittings.
• Use collected data to locate leaks and reduce water loss.
• Full training provided.

Candidate Requirements:

• Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Good basic Maths and English skills.
• Basic IT skills.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, and overtime.
• Good hearing ability.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Full UK driving license.

Benefits:

We offer support, training, personal development plans, and a clear career pathway. We value diversity and prioritize employee wellbeing.

Next Steps:

If suitable, you will be invited for a competency-based interview. All applications are welcome.

Health and Safety:

This role may involve moving heavy items and working in all weather conditions, including night shifts.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We are dedicated to embedding diversity and inclusion in all our processes, respecting and acknowledging the contributions of everyone, and creating an inclusive workplace.

We work with a trusted list of recruitment agencies and do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies not on our list.