Mains Water Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Mains Water Engineer for a customer-facing role in Edinburgh. The engineer will independently address external water supply issues, employing leak detection techniques and ensuring customer satisfaction through clear communication. The position offers an attractive salary of £30,000 to £40,000, along with regular training and career progression opportunities. Candidates must complete a DBS and Credit Check.

Benefits

Attractive salary and benefits package

Regular training via internal academy

Career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in leak detection with acoustic equipment.
• Knowledge in commercial and domestic water supply repairs.
• Ability to restore surfaces post-repair to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Independently investigate and repair external water supplies.
• Identify leak locations and determine repair responsibilities.
• Communicate clearly with customers about necessary work.
• Coordinate with the Field Operations Team regularly.

Skills

Leak detection techniques

Experience with find & fix water supply repairs

Familiarity with trenchless pipe installation

Ability to create new points of entry

Skilled using a CAT scanner

Proficient in reinstating surfaces

Job description

Mains Water Engineer

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: £30,000 to £40,000 (DOE)

Hours of work: Monday to Friday with the occasional weekend with the option of overtime.

MPJ Recruitment are proud to be working with one of the industry's leaders in the provision of drainage and water leak detection services to the insurance industry. It’s a fantastic time to join our client, they have been established for over 40 years, use the latest in cutting edge technology and are always looking to new ways to develop their services.

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 focused mindset.

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.

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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