Leakage Technician

IES Utilities Group Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities provider in the UK is looking for a Water Leakage Technician to minimize leakage across various regions. The role involves performing both planned and reactive work using advanced detection methods. Candidates should have knowledge of water systems, problem-solving skills, and a valid driving licence. This position offers competitive salary and significant career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Market leading benefits package

Long-term stable work

Opportunity for career growth

Qualifications

• Knowledge of water supply configurations and hydraulics.
• Technical expertise in accounting for water network usage.
• Competency with leak detection and pipe tracing equipment.
• Problem-solving and adaptability in difficult situations.
• Good communication and relationship skills.
• Valid driving licence to operate a company van.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive leakage work on multiple sites.
• Minimise leakage from water network assets using various techniques.

Skills

Knowledge of water supply configurations and hydraulics

Technical expertise in water network usage accounting methods

Knowledge of leak detection and acoustic logging equipment

Problem solving skills

Good communication skills

Full driving licence

Job description

Water Leakage Technician

Currently looking to recruit a Water Leakage Technician on a permanent basis to cover multiple sites across a geographical region across the UK including South East, North East and North West to name a few.

In this role, the Water Leakage Technician will carry out planned and reactive work to minimise leakage from the water network assets. This is achieved by leakage detection campaigns by utilising a variety of techniques (listening, correlation, step testing, acoustic logging etc).

The successful candidate for this role will have:

• Knowledge of water supply configurations and hydraulics.
• Technical expertise in all methods used to account for water network usage.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment such as leak detection equipment, acoustic logging equipment and competence in pipe tracing equipment.
• Problem solving skills and the ability to innovate and adapt in difficult situations.
• Good communication and relationship skills.
• Full, valid driving licence and be comfortable driving a van (company van provided)

This role offers a highly competitive salary and market leading benefits package, long term stable work, and the opportunity to join a company with ambitious growth plans within the water industry providing exciting career opportunities for the years ahead.