Leakage Inspector

YTL UK; Taunton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water supply company is looking for a Leakage Inspector in Taunton to join their team. The successful candidate will perform leak detection, monitor the leakage system, and ensure excellent service. Candidates must be driven, possess good problem-solving and IT skills, and hold a full driving license. This role includes a range of perks and a strong commitment to employee development and diversity.

Benefits

Combined pension contribution of up to 20%

Career progression and professional development

25 days holiday rising to 28

Healthcare package to claim back costs

Life assurance up to eight times salary

Electric car option

Cashback and discounts from retailers

One paid volunteering day each year

Enhanced family leave and pay

Qualifications

• Driven, hardworking, and self-motivated individual.
• Flexible approach to working hours including night work.
• Full driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and proactive leak detection.
• Monitor the leakage system and collect data.
• Participate in out-of-hours standby.

Skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Customer service

IT skills

Teamwork

Job description

Do you like solving problems? Do you have a good understanding of active leakage control and the water supply business? Do you want to work for an industry-leading organisation? If so, we have a great opportunity for you to join the team as a Leakage Inspector.

What you'll do

Working as part of a busy team, you will be trained to use a variety of techniques and equipment to find leaks on our network. Once fully trained, you will liaise with other network staff about maintaining and improving the network system, as well as reviewing flow alarms and calibrating and maintaining leakage equipment.

As a Leakage Inspector you will:

• carry out reactive and proactive leak detection
• monitor the leakage system and collecting data
• participate in out-of-hours standby.

What you'll need

You will be a driven, hardworking and self-motivated person with the ability to learn new skills.

You will also need:

• to be able to work well alone or as part of a team
• excellent time management and problem-solving skills
• good customer service skills
• good IT skills as you will be dealing with internal systems on a daily basis
• a flexible approach to working hours is a must as this role will involve planning and carrying out night work typically once per week
• a full driving licence as you will be driving is part of your role.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary, subject to conditions.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail,environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.