Leakage Technician

Finlay Jude Associates Limited; Hastings; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking experienced Leakage Technicians in Hastings, United Kingdom. In this role, you will manage day-to-day leak detection activities and work with advanced equipment. A valid driving license is essential, and possession of relevant certifications is advantageous. This position offers excellent pay rates and a chance to contribute to water distribution networks. If you're ready for a rewarding career, apply with your updated CV today!

Benefits

Excellent rates of pay!

Qualifications

• Possession of EUSR Water Hygiene Training is advantageous.
• Unit 2 Street Works certification is beneficial.
• Full and valid driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct day-to-day leak detection activities.
• Assist repair gangs with leak detection.
• Undertake surveys to identify water leakage.
• Complete necessary paperwork accurately.
• Perform Step Tests to find high leakage.

Skills

Proficient in leakage detection equipment

Driving licence

Tools

Correlator

Pipe Tracer

Ground Microphone

Listening Stick

Job description

Overview

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 activities.

Responsibilities

• Leakage Technicians must be proficient in the use of leakage detection equipment, including a Correlator, Pipe Tracer, Ground Microphone and Listening Stick.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Possession of the following current certification would be advantageous but not essential:
• EUSR Water Hygiene Training
• Unit 2 Street Works
• To be a Leakage Technician you are required to drive for the role and must hold a full and valid driving licence.

Benefits

Excellent rates of pay!

Application note

If you are looking for a fantastic career 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. Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.