Lead Leak Detection Technician & Plumbing Expert

Prime Disaster Response Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Autonomy to shape plumbing offering

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team culture

Performance bonus

Job summary

Prime Disaster Response is a fast-growing restoration business supporting insurers, loss adjusters and private clients across London and the South East. Leak detection is a core and expanding pillar of our service.

We’re looking for an experienced Leak Detection Technician who wants responsibility beyond day-to-day callouts. You’ll locate and diagnose leaks, produce insurer-ready reports and, where qualified, carry out plumbing repairs and boiler installations.

Qualifications

• Gas Safe registered (essential)
• 2–5+ years’ experience in leak detection or plumbing
• Strong practical understanding of plumbing systems and property construction
• Able to use common detection tech and investigative methods
• Comfortable pricing and scoping works
• Excellent communication and customer-handling skills
• Calm and professional in occupied, sometimes stressful homes
• Self-sufficient, reliable, accountable, and proactive

Responsibilities

• Trace and locate leaks in homes impacted by escape of water
• Carry out trace and access investigations
• Identify leaks across hot and cold services, heating circuits and underfloor systems
• Provide accurate, insurer-ready reports and recommendations
• Use a range of non-invasive detection techniques
• Communicate findings clearly to clients and stakeholders
• Complete plumbing repairs, servicing and installations when required
• Price and advise on plumbing works with support from the business
• Support junior team members as the function grows
• Follow company H&S and documentation requirements
• Contribute ideas to improve tooling, reporting and delivery

Skills

Gas Safe registered

Leak detection experience

Customer communication

Self-sufficient

Tools

Detection equipment

Job description

Prime Disaster Response is a fast-growing restoration business supporting insurers, loss adjusters and private clients across London and the South East. Leak detection is a core and expanding pillar of our service.

We’re looking for an experienced Leak Detection Technician who wants responsibility beyond day-to-day callouts. You’ll locate and diagnose leaks, produce insurer-ready reports and, where qualified, carry out plumbing repairs and boiler installations.