Mains Water Engineer

MPJ Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Mains Water Engineer in Edinburgh. This customer-facing position involves investigating and repairing water supply issues, maintaining high communication standards with clients. Candidates should have strong leak detection skills and the ability to work independently. The role offers an attractive salary and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Attractive salary and benefits package

Regular training delivered via internal academy

Career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in leak detection and water supply repairs.
• Customer-facing role needing strong communication skills.
• Understanding of safety protocols in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and repair external water supplies.
• Identify leak locations and ownership for repairs.
• Use hand and power tools effectively.

Skills

Leak detection techniques

Experience with find & fix water supply repairs

Familiarity with trenchless pipe installation

Ability to create new points of entry

Skilled in using CAT scanner

Proficiency in reinstating surfaces

Tools

Listening sticks

Ground microphones

CAT scanner

Job description

Overview

Mains Water Engineer — Location: Edinburgh | Salary: £30,000 to £40,000 (DOE) | Hours: Monday to Friday with the occasional weekend with the option of overtime.

Water Mains Engineer Role

This is a customer-facing role where you'll be responsible for independently investigating and repairing external water supply issues, using a combination of technical knowledge, practical experience, and a safety-first customer focussed mindset.

Water Mains Engineer Responsibilities

• Independently investigating and repairing external water supplies to domestic and commercial properties.
• Accurately identifying leak locations and determining ownership and liability for repair works.
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools for excavation, pipefitting, and other tasks.
• Providing clear, reassuring communication to customers, explaining the work required and the process.
• Maintaining consistent and proactive communication with our Field Operations Team at HQ.

Required Experience and Skills

• Leak detection techniques, including use of listening sticks, ground microphones, or other acoustic equipment.
• Experience with find & fix water supply repairs.
• Familiarity with trenchless pipe installation (moling) - desirable but not essential.
• Ability to create new points of entry for water supplies into buildings.
• Skilled in using a CAT scanner to identify underground service pipes and cables.
• Proficiency in reinstating surfaces to a high standard, including paving slabs, block paving, cold lay tarmac, and concrete.

Water Mains Engineer Benefits

• Attractive salary and benefits package.
• Regular training delivered via their internal academy.
• Career progression.

All applicants will need to complete a DBS Check and Credit Check.

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