Leakage Technician

Anglian Water Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

26 days annual leave

Company vehicle

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Anglian Water is hiring a Leakage Technician to join the Integrated Maintenance, Repair & Development Services (IMRDS) Alliance. You will perform leak detection across Peterborough, Spalding and Grantham, respond to alarms, and utilise a fully equipped van and training to locate and move leaks to resolution within agreed timescales.

The role is field-based, with hands-on training and progression toward NRSWA accreditation and LTO licensing.

Qualifications

• Experience in leak detection is advantageous but not required.
• Willingness to work nights/weekends as needed.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a full range of leak detection activities.
• Respond to alarms and data changes and locate leaks.
• Work with a van, training, and site travel to fix leaks within timescales.
• Develop leak detection skills and work toward NRSWA/LTO accreditation.

Skills

Leak detection

Field-based work

Customer service

IT literacy

Job description

Leakage Technician

Location: Peterborough, Spalding and Grantham area

Contract: Permanent / 40 Hours a week (with flexibility for Part-Time)

Salary: circa £30,633 + use of company van for work purpose only

At Anglian Water our values are that together, we will: Build trust, do the right thing, and we are always exploring.

Who we are?

Integrated Maintenance, Repair & Development Services (IMRDS) Alliance - Part of the Anglian Water network, focuses on infrastructure maintenance work and is responsible for: water network pressure management, finding and fixing leaks, replacing lead pipes and repairing burst mains.

What will you be doing?

Employed directly by Anglian Water, your role as a Leakage Technician is crucial. Without you, our water supply would suffer and there would be a huge impact for our customers.

We are looking for you to carry out a full range of leak detection activities whilst providing a first-class service to our customers. Responding to alarms and changes in statistical data, you'll have a fully equipped van, the training necessary to conduct the work, and travel to the areas within the water network where potential leaks have been identified in order to locate and move them to be resolved within agreed timescales.

This is a reactive and proactive field-based role; you'll support with planned maintenance and be the first on the scene to identify unexpected leaks. Developing your leak detection skills every day, you'll be trained to use specialist electronic means and data to locate hidden leaks on our water network. When you join the team, you'll be provided with plenty of hands‑on training and job shadowing and work towards becoming NRSWA accredited & LTO trained (licence to operate).

As a valued employee, you'll be entitled to:

• Personal private health care
• 26 days annual leave - rising with length of service
• Access to a company vehicle, tools and all uniform and PPE
• Competitive pension scheme - Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%
• Bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.

What does it take to be a Leakage Technician?

You'll be enthusiastic, hardworking and ambitious with a real desire to drive your career forward and have a passion for hands‑on work and problem solving. Keen to learn new things with excellent customer service skills and a reasonable knowledge of use of IT equipment such as tablets and mobile phones, you'll be a good communicator with a desire to make a solid contribution to your team.

Previous operational leakage experience including leak detection, resolving customer supply pipe leaks, distribution and leakage repair is advantageous but not necessary, as full training will be given. A willingness to work at nights and weekends as required from time to time is also essential to this role.

Why Anglian Water?

We are passionate and committed to the learning and development of our people making sure they have the right skills and knowledge to be successful and to help achieve their potential. We also take Health and Safety very seriously in everything that we do. This role offers a rewarding company bonus scheme.

If you are offered a job with us, you'll be subject to the relevant/standard employment checks, including: your right to work in the UK, references, driving licence and identity checks. Depending on your role, you may also be subject to further pre‑employment checks.

If successful in your application, you will benefit from access to a company vehicle, so a full driving licence is essential.

Inclusion is for everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong.

Closing date: 12th October 2026

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You'll be enthusiastic, hardworking and ambitious with a real desire to drive your career forward and have a passion for hands‑on work and problem solving. Keen to learn new things with excellent customer service skills and a reasonable knowledge of use of IT equipment such as tablets and mobile phones, you'll be a good communicator with a desire to make a solid contribution to your team. Previous operational leakage experience including leak detection, resolving customer supply pipe leaks, distribution and leakage repair is advantageous but not necessary, as full training will be given. A willingness to work at nights and weekends as required from time to time is also essential to this role., We are passionate and committed to the learning and development of our people making sure they have the right skills and knowledge to be successful and to help achieve their potential. We also take Health and Safety very seriously in everything that we do. This role offers a rewarding company bonus scheme. If you are offered a job with us, you'll be subject to the relevant/standard employment checks, including: your right to work in the UK, references, driving licence and identity checks. Depending on your role, you may also be subject to further pre‑employment checks. If successful in your application, you will benefit from access to a company vehicle, so a full driving licence is essential.

At Anglian Water our values are that together, we will: Build trust, do the right thing, and we are always exploring., Integrated Maintenance, Repair & Development Services (IMRDS) Alliance - Part of the Anglian Water network, focuses on infrastructure maintenance work and is responsible for: water network pressure management, finding and fixing leaks, replacing lead pipes and repairing burst mains. What will you be doing? Employed directly by Anglian Water, your role as a Leakage Technician is crucial. Without you, our water supply would suffer and there would be a huge impact for our customers. We are looking for you to carry out a full range of leak detection activities whilst providing a first‑class service to our customers. Responding to alarms and changes in statistical data, you'll have a fully equipped van, the training necessary to conduct the work, and travel to the areas within the water network where potential leaks have been identified in order to locate and move them to be resolved within agreed timescales. This is a reactive and proactive field‑based role; you'll support with planned maintenance and be the first on the scene to identify unexpected leaks. Developing your leak detection skills every day, you'll be trained to use specialist electronic means and data to locate hidden leaks on our water network. When you join the team, you'll be provided with plenty of hands‑on training and job shadowing and work towards becoming NRSWA accredited & LTO trained (licence to operate).

• Personal private health care
• 26 days annual leave - rising with length of service
• Access to a company vehicle, tools and all uniform and PPE
• Competitive pension scheme - Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%
• Bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.