Leakage Technician

Finlay Jude Associates Ltd; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A large water utilities company is seeking experienced Leakage Technicians in Salisbury to conduct leak detection activities and detailed surveys. Candidates must be proficient with leakage detection tools and have relevant certifications. This role offers excellent pay and the chance to contribute to a vital service in the community. A driving license is required to perform job duties effectively.

Benefits

Excellent rates of pay

Qualifications

• Must hold a full and valid driving licence.
• Experience within leak detection is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake survey work not normally associated with day-to-day leak detection.
• Assist repair gangs by providing leak detection.
• Perform detailed surveys to identify water leakage on large diameter pipes.
• Complete all paperwork accurately including time sheets and survey forms.

Skills

Proficient in leakage detection equipment

Experience in Step Testing

Knowledge of pipe tracing

Ability to perform detailed surveys

Education

EUSR Water Hygiene Training

Unit 2 Street Works

Job description

Description

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 in the Bournemouth, Salisbury and Southampton area's.

Leakage Technicians must be proficient in the use of leakage detection equipment, including a correlator, pipe tracer, ground microphone and listening stick. Experience within Step Testing, Trunk Mains, Validation and Seepage would be desirable but not essential.

Excellent rates of pay!

Main responsibilities

• Undertake survey work / project work not normally associated with day-to-day leak detection.
• 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.

Certifications

• 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.

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.