Leakage Technician

Pertemps Newcastle; Spittal; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Job summary

Pertemps Newcastle are recruiting a Leaking Technician to cover the Berwick-upon-Tweed water network. You will identify and locate leaks, fit monitoring devices and carry out leakage surveys while working outdoors in all weathers.

This full-time, temporary role includes full training and practical, hands-on work with support within a safety framework. A company van and fuel card will be provided for duties.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Confidence using mobile technology, including smartphones and tablets.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Comfort working around manholes and performing physical tasks.
• Ability to walk long distances and work outdoors for extended periods.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required.
• Previous leakage detection, utilities, engineering or water industry experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify and locate leaks on water mains and service pipes.
• Fit monitoring and leak detection devices to manholes.
• Use sounding, correlating and noise logging techniques.
• Carry out planned leakage surveys.
• Respond to reactive and urgent leak detection requirements.
• Investigate potential leaks and provide accurate information for repairs.
• Use monitoring equipment and mobile technology to identify potential leakage.
• Work independently across the water network.
• Speak with customers and explain findings and solutions.
• Work to set productivity and accuracy targets.

Skills

Full UK manual driving licence

Team and independent work

Mobile technology proficiency

Outdoor physical stamina

Manual tasks around manholes

Evenings/weekends flexibility

Leakage detection/utility experience (

Job description

Leaking Technician – Berwick Area

Working outdoors in all weathers, the Leakage Technician will fit devices across Berwick-upon-Tweed's water network to identify and locate leaks, protecting supplies and cutting waste.

This full-time, temporary post runs for twelve months at £14.90 per hour, covering 37 hours weekly.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Identifying and locating leaks on water mains and service pipes
• Fitting monitoring and leak detection devices to manholes
• Using techniques such as sounding, correlating and noise logging
• Carrying out planned leakage surveys
• Responding to reactive and urgent leak detection requirements
• Investigating potential leaks and providing accurate information for repairs
• Using monitoring equipment and mobile technology to identify potential leakage
• Working independently across the water network
• Speaking with customers and explaining findings and solutions
• Working to set productivity and accuracy targets

We’ll provide a fully equipped van and a fuel card for business use, with the van kept at your home address when not in use.

About You

You don’t necessarily need previous experience within the water industry. Full training and support will be provided, so we’re looking for someone with the right attitude and willingness to learn.

You’ll ideally have:

• A full UK manual driving licence
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Confidence using mobile technology, including smartphones and tablets
• The ability and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Comfort working around manholes and carrying out practical, physical tasks
• The ability to walk long distances and work outdoors for extended periods
• The flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required
• Previous experience in leakage detection, utilities, engineering, construction or the water industry would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Location and Travel

The role covers the Berwick supply area, so applicants should ideally live within 30 miles of the working area.

Safety Requirements

Please note: This role is classed as a safety/security critical position. As part of the pre-employment process, successful candidates will be required to undergo a drug and alcohol test. Failure to pass the test may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. A DBS check will also be required prior to employment.

Recruitment Notice

Pertemps are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of Northumbrian Water for a Leakage Technician to join their team in the Berwick area. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, solving problems and making a real difference to customers.