Leakage Technician

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Amesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utilities company is recruiting experienced Leakage Technicians in Amesbury. The role involves leak detection and handling survey work. Candidates must be proficient in using relevant equipment and hold EUSR Water Hygiene Training. The position offers excellent pay rates, a company van, and career progression. Apply with your CV to join this forward-thinking company.

Benefits

Excellent rates of pay

Company van/fuel card provided

Career progression

Qualifications

• Proficient in using leakage detection equipment.
• Experience within Step Testing, Trunk Mains, Validation and Seepage would be desirable.
• EUSR Water Hygiene Training and Unit 2 Street Works certification required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake survey work/project work not normally associated with day-to-day leak detection.
• Assist repair gangs by providing leak detection.
• Carry out detailed surveys to identify water leakage on large diameter pipes.
• Complete all necessary paperwork accurately.

Skills

Proficiency in leakage detection equipment

Experience in Step Testing

Experience in Trunk Mains

Experience in Validation

Experience in Seepage

Education

EUSR Water Hygiene Training

Unit 2 Street Works

Tools

Correlator

Pipe Tracer

Ground Microphone

Listening Stick

Job description

FJA are working with a large water utilities company who are recruiting for experienced Leakage Technicians who will be responsible for day-to-day leak detection.

Leakage Technicians must be proficient in the use of leakage detection equipment, including a Correlator, Pipe Tracer, Ground Microphone and Listening Stick. Experience within Step Testing, Trunk Mains, Validation and Seepage would be desirable but not essential.

Benefits:
• Excellent rates of pay!
• Company van/fuel card provided
• Days and Nights roles available (Monday – Friday working)
• Career progression

Main responsibilities of the Leakage Technician:
• Undertake survey work/project work not normally associated with day-to-day leak detection.
• Assist repair gangs by providing leak detection
• Undertake survey work/project work not normally associated with day-to-day leak detection.
• To undertake a detailed survey to identify the type and location of water leakage on large diameter pipes.
• Carry out adequate and accurate completion of all paperwork (including time sheets, survey forms, leak details) and other duties as required.
• Performing a Step Test is one of the most effective ways of identifying high leakage within a water distribution network. It requires the establishment of zones of DMAs where water can be supplied though a single meter.
• It is usually carried out at night since this is the time when consumption is lowest and most stable - it also means less disruption to consumers.

Required qualifications of the Leakage Technician:
• EUSR Water Hygiene Training
• Unit 2 Street Works


If you are looking for a fantastic Leakage Technician opportunity and want to work for a forward-thinking Company, then apply now with your current updated CV. Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
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