Leakage Technician

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime rates

Training and development

Job summary

Tetra Tech, Inc. is seeking experienced Leakage Technicians to support leakage investigation on a Scottish Water contract.

You will perform detailed leakage surveys, locate leaks with specialised equipment, and record findings via data collection apps to support regulatory targets and network performance. Ideal candidates have field experience, strong IT and reporting skills, and are willing to travel across Scotland.

Qualifications

• Leak detection competence with maps, correlations, ground microphones, or equivalent tools.
• Field-based work requiring outdoor resilience and safe operations on roads and in confined spaces.
• Accurate digital reporting and use of data collection apps for asset management.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed leakage surveys and locate leaks.
• Use leak detection equipment to quantify losses.
• Record findings via data collection apps for client reporting.
• Support repair promotion and maintenance teams as needed.
• Willing to travel across Scotland and work variable hours.

Skills

Leak detection competence

Field working

IT/data capture

Client focus

Reliability & flexibility

Tools

Leak detection equipment

Data collection apps

Job description

Experienced leakage specialists helping protect Scotland’s water network

Purpose and scope of the role:

Tetra Tech’s Water Consultancy is seeking experienced Leakage Technicians to support leakage investigation across a Scottish Water contract. You will carry out detailed leakage surveys, use leak detection equipment to locate and quantify losses, support repair promotion and maintenance teams, and record findings via data collection apps. Work covers public and private supply areas across Scotland and contributes directly to regulatory leakage targets and network performance.

Your impact in this position:

In the short term, you will deliver accurate leak detection and high-quality field data. Over the medium term, you will improve network performance through targeted interventions and support team efficiencies. Longer term, experienced technicians can progress to lead roles, training and mentoring positions, or broader operational responsibilities within Tetra Tech.

• Leak detection competence – Proven use of, or rapid learning in, correlation, ground microphones, noise logging, step testing and pressure zero testing to pinpoint leaks accurately.
• Field working and physical resilience – Comfortable working outdoors in all weather, handling heavy items and operating safely on highways and in confined spaces when required.
• Technical recordkeeping and IT skills – Accurate digital reporting, confident use of data collection apps and basic IT skills to support asset management and client reporting.
• Client focus and teamwork – Strong customer service, clear communication with clients and maintenance teams, and willingness to support colleagues across tasks and locations.
• Reliability and flexibility – Dependable attendance, ability to work variable hours including occasional nights or weekends, and willingness to travel across Scotland.

Skills, qualifications and experience:

Expected: full UK driving licence; willingness to undertake mandatory drugs and alcohol testing and a DBS check.
Desirable: EUSR Water Hygiene, EUSR DOMS, NRSWA Unit 2 accreditation, Leakage certifications, and proven leakage or water network experience for experienced roles.

Work patterns & locations:

Field-based role across Scotland with regular travel; flexible hours and occasional weekend or night work. Salary negotiable depending on experience; overtime rates and benefits available. Training and on-the-job development provided.

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Whyjoin Tetra Tech?

TetraTech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services workingacross the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide rangeofexpertiseacross our teams, providing a global support networkwith a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand wherewe can add value.We provide a collaborative environment that supportsindividual performance, innovation, and creativity.

Wesupport public and private sector clients on local, national, and internationalprojects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in theUK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees whoareLeading with Science®to solve our clients’ most complexproblems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will makereasonable adjustments to support candidates andemployeesrequiringadditionalarrangements. This could includeadaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace.Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment processor in your day-to-day role.