Leakage Technician

Ardour Associates Ltd; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A utility services provider is seeking a Leakage Technician to detect and report water leakage across the South West Water framework. This full-time role involves using various detection techniques, liaising with teams for issue resolution, and ensuring compliance with health and safety practices. Candidates should have field experience, a clean UK driving licence, and strong communication skills. A competitive salary, company vehicle, and training will be provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company vehicle and fuel card

Full training and ongoing development

PPE and equipment provided

Pension scheme and employee benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in leakage detection or similar field-based utility work.
• Full UK driving licence (clean or minimal points).
• Good level of physical fitness – role involves working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out active leakage detection using various techniques.
• Investigate and pinpoint suspected leaks on mains and supply pipes.
• Liaise with teams to ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Collect and record accurate field data.

Skills

Leakage detection experience

Confident using detection equipment

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Leakage Detection or equivalent

NRSWA Streetworks certification

Tools

Mobile handheld technology

Job description

Job Title: Leakage Technician

Location: South West of England

Salary: £26,000 PA - £30,000 PA

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a proactive and reliable Leakage Technician to join our team and play a key role in the detection and reporting of water leakage across the South West Water framework. This role is critical in helping reduce water loss, improve network efficiency, and meet environmental targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out active leakage detection using various techniques including acoustic listening sticks, correlators, ground microphones, and noise loggers.
• Investigate and pinpoint suspected leaks on both public water mains and customer supply pipes.
• Liaise with network control, repair teams, and customer services to ensure timely resolution of identified issues.
• Collect and record accurate field data, including GIS locations, leak details, and asset condition.
• Support field surveys and assessments as part of planned or reactive maintenance activities.
• Promote health and safety best practices at all times and ensure compliance with company procedures.

Requirements

Essential

• Experience in leakage detection or similar field-based utility work.
• Full UK driving licence (clean or minimal points).
• Confident using leakage detection equipment and mobile handheld technology.
• Good level of physical fitness – the role involves working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Strong communication skills and a problem-solving mindset.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Leakage Detection (or equivalent qualification).
• NRSWA Streetworks certification.
• Water hygiene and SHEA water card.
• Basic understanding of water network operation and asset infrastructure.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and overtime opportunities.
• Company vehicle and fuel card.
• Full training and ongoing development.
• PPE and equipment provided.
• Pension scheme and other employee benefits.

Ardour Associates values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.