Leakage Technician

Pertemps Bond; Berwick-upon-Tweed; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully equipped van

Fuel card

Job summary

Pertemps Bond in Berwick-upon-Tweed is recruiting a Leakage Technician to join the Northumbrian Water team. This is a hands-on outdoor role focused on locating leaks, fitting devices, and protecting water supplies across the network.

You'll drive a fully equipped van, perform leakage surveys and work in all weather conditions. A full UK manual driving licence and willingness to learn are essential; prior leakage experience is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfort using mobile technology (smartphones/tablets) and outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Identify and locate leaks on water mains and service pipes.
• Fit monitoring and leak detection devices to manholes.
• Use sounding, correlating and noise logging techniques.
• Carry out planned leakage surveys and respond to urgent leak detection requests.
• Work independently across the water network and communicate findings to customers.

Skills

Full UK manual driving licence

Independent worker

Mobile technology proficiency

Job description

Leakage Technician

Berwick Area

£14.90

37 hours per week

12 month temporary contract

Pertemps are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of Northumbrian Water for a Leakage Technician to join their team in the Berwick area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, solving problems and making a real difference to customers. You’ll play an important role in fitting devices which will identify and locate leaks across the water network, helping to protect water supplies and minimise waste.

This is a hands‑on, outdoor role and you’ll be required to work outside in all weather conditions, including cold, wet and windy conditions. The role can involve walking long distances each day and working in a variety of environments, from rural areas to busy town centres.

You’ll also be responsible for fitting and installing monitoring and leak detection devices to manholes, so you’ll need to be comfortable working around the water network and carrying out practical, physical tasks outdoors.

Using specialist equipment and mobile technology, your responsibilities will include:

• Identifying and locating leaks on water mains and service pipes
• Fitting monitoring and leak detection devices to manholes
• Using techniques such as sounding, correlating and noise logging
• Carrying out planned leakage surveys
• Responding to reactive and urgent leak detection requirements
• Investigating potential leaks and providing accurate information for repairs
• Using monitoring equipment and mobile technology to identify potential leakage
• Working independently across the water network
• Speaking with customers and explaining findings and solutions
• Working to set productivity and accuracy targets

The role is a mixture of proactive and reactive work, so no two days will be the same. You’ll be provided with a fully equipped van and fuel card for business use, with the van kept at your home address when not in use.

About You

You don’t necessarily need previous experience within the water industry. Full training and support will be provided, so we’re looking for someone with the right attitude and willingness to learn.

You’ll ideally have:

• A full UK manual driving licence
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Confidence using mobile technology, including smartphones and tablets
• The ability and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Comfort working around manholes and carrying out practical, physical tasks
• The ability to walk long distances and work outdoors for extended periods
• The flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required

Previous experience in leakage detection, utilities, engineering, construction or the water industry would be advantageous, but is not essential.

The role covers the Berwick supply area, so applicants should ideally live within 30 miles of the working area.

Please note: This role is classed as a safety/security critical position. As part of the pre‑employment process, successful candidates will be required to undergo a drug and alcohol test. Failure to pass the test may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.

A DBS check will also be required prior to employment.