Leakage Technician - South West Water

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Leakage Technician based in Bournemouth to support South West Water in locating and reducing leakage across DMA networks. You will work outdoors, attend excavations and maintain accurate field data to support regulatory performance and client service.

The role requires flexibility for nights, weekends and overtime, with travel to operational sites as needed. Essential qualifications include a UK driving licence, National Water Hygiene and Unit 2 NRSWA, plus basic maths,

Qualifications

• Must have full UK driving licence, National Water Hygiene and Unit 2 NRSWA.
• Good basic maths and English plus basic IT skills and good hearing.
• Willing to work nights, weekends and overtime as required. Desirable: leakage detection or mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply practical methods to locate proactive and reactive leaks accurately and efficiently.
• Identify, diagnose and resolve leakage across DMA networks while working outdoors.
• Attend excavations, maintain records and deliver reliable field data for regulatory performance.
• Build relationships with colleagues, contractors and client and work independently when required.

Skills

UK driving licence

National Water Hygiene

Unit 2 NRSWA

Basic maths

Basic English

Basic IT skills

Good hearing

Night/Weekend/Overtime availability

Job description

Join Tetra Tech and help protect vital water resources through high-impact leakage detection and reduction.

Purpose and scope of the role:

As a Leakage Technician within our Water Operations team, you will support South West Water by identifying, diagnosing and resolving leakage across DMA networks. Working outdoors in all conditions, you will use a range of detection methods, attend excavations, maintain accurate records and deliver reliable field data that supports regulatory performance and client service. You will work closely with Team Leaders, colleagues, contractors and the client, contributing to safe, efficient delivery across operational workstreams.

Your impact in this position:

In the short term, you will build confidence in field procedures, safety standards and network-specific working practices. In the medium term, you will help reduce leakage, improve detection accuracy and contribute to KPI delivery. Over time, you will develop broader technical capability, support the mentoring of others and progress within a team that delivers meaningful, visible outcomes on significant projects.

• Apply practical methods to locate proactive and reactive leaks accurately and efficiently.

Safety and compliance focus

• Work safely on highways, in confined spaces and in variable weather, maintaining full H&S compliance.
• Meet performance targets, complete admin tasks accurately and manage daily field priorities effectively.

Communication and teamwork

• Build strong working relationships with colleagues, contractors and the client, while working independently when required.

Adaptability and mentoring

• Support changeable schedules, travel requirements and the development of assistant technicians.

Skills, qualifications and experience:

Essential: full UK driving licence, National Water Hygiene, Unit 2 NRSWA, good basic maths and English, basic IT skills, good hearing, and the ability to work nights, weekends and overtime as needed.
Desirable: previous leakage detection or water network experience, and experience supporting or mentoring others.

Work patterns and locations:

This role is based in Bournemouth, with travel to operational sites as required. It is primarily field-based with outdoor work expected. Flexible working may be available where it supports client delivery, although regular on-site attendance is essential.

Whyjoin Tetra Tech?

TetraTech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services workingacross the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide rangeofexpertiseacross our teams, providing a global support networkwith a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand wherewe can add value.We provide a collaborative environment that supportsindividual performance, innovation, and creativity.

Wesupport public and private sector clients on local, national, and internationalprojects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in theUK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees whoareLeading with Science to solve our clients’ most complexproblems.

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