Field DMA Performance Technician

Pertemps; Bourne End; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 26 days increasing to 30

Performance-related pay

Generous Pension Scheme

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking a DMA Performance Technician to own and improve District Metered Areas. You will analyse flow, pressure and asset data to identify trends, and work with contractors to deliver safe, cost-effective repairs that enhance network health and reduce leakage.

This field-based role offers autonomy and variety, with Bourne End office access 1–2 days per week. The position is a 12-month fixed-term contract, 38 hours per week, with a competitive salary (£30,175–£45,000) and benefits

Qualifications

• Strong ability to interpret data and translate it into practical actions.
• Experience in leakage management or water networks is beneficial.
• Background in a safety-critical, customer-focused environment.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel between sites.
• Effective communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Take full accountability for leakage and network health across your assigned DMAs.
• Analyse flow, pressure, and asset data to identify trends, issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Support leak detection activity and unaccounted-for-water reduction campaigns.
• Develop and deliver reactive and long-term plans to improve network performance.
• Respond to DMA points of interest and complete effective interventions that resolve DMA health/operability issues.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and contractors to ensure safe, high-quality, and cost-effective repairs.
• Engage with customers and stakeholders, providing clear communication during planned and reactive works.
• Continuously review performance data to drive efficiency and innovation.
• Champion and promote a strong health & safety culture in all activities.

Skills

Data interpretation

Leakage management

Field operations

Stakeholder management

Driving licence

Job description

Thames Water is seeking a DMA Performance Technician to own and improve District Metered Areas. You will analyse flow, pressure and asset data to identify trends, and work with contractors to deliver safe, cost-effective repairs that enhance network health and reduce leakage.

This field-based role offers autonomy and variety, with Bourne End office access 1–2 days per week. The position is a 12-month fixed-term contract, 38 hours per week, with a competitive salary (£30,175–£45,000) and benefits