Leak Detection Engineer | Field Technician + OTE £48k+

MPJ Recruitment Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand-new company van

Overtime available

OTE £48,000+

20 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Wellbeing support

Eye tests funded by company

Training paid during travel

Job summary

MPJ Recruitment Ltd. is recruiting a Leak Detection Engineer to join a growing team in Reading. The role is predominantly site-based, surveying domestic water systems with specialist equipment, and reporting findings to customers.

You will perform leak investigations, provide actionable repair recommendations, and contribute to detailed water supply reports while working Monday to Friday with overtime and occasional weekends.

Qualifications

• Previous leak detection experience is essential.
• Experience with listening sticks, ground microphones and acoustic correlators.
• CAT & GENNY experience.
• Knowledge of specialist leak detection technologies.
• Thermal imaging experience (desirable).
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out leak detection investigations on domestic water systems.
• Locate leaks using listening sticks, ground microphones, acoustic correlators and other specialist equipment.
• Use CAT & GENNY equipment to locate underground services and trace pipes.
• Provide clear, cost-effective and minimally invasive repair recommendations.
• Produce detailed technical reports, including water supply plans/layouts.
• Communicate findings clearly and professionally to customers.
• Carry out small-scale enabling works and reinstatement where required.
• Troubleshoot complex mains water systems using a logical and methodical approach.

Skills

Leak detection

CAT & GENNY

Listening sticks

Ground microphones

Acoustic correlators

Thermal imaging

Communication

Driving licence

Tools

CAT & GENNY

Listening sticks

Ground microphones

Acoustic correlators

Thermal imaging

Job description

MPJ Recruitment Ltd. is recruiting a Leak Detection Engineer to join a growing team in Reading. The role is predominantly site-based, surveying domestic water systems with specialist equipment, and reporting findings to customers.

You will perform leak investigations, provide actionable repair recommendations, and contribute to detailed water supply reports while working Monday to Friday with overtime and occasional weekends.