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Finlay Jude Associates Limited; Woodgreen; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Finlay Jude Associates Limited is seeking Assistant Validation Technicians to learn how to locate water leaks on underground networks in the North London area. Training will cover safety and field procedures.

The role involves interpreting schematics, hydraulics, flow testing meters, boundary valve investigations, utility tracing, and data capture. Working 4 x 10-hour night shifts Monday-Thursday, the position offers hands-on learning in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Ability to quickly learn new theories, techniques and working methods.
• Follow procedures and instructions accurately.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Knowledge and experience of flow data capture techniques and methods.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and maintain high standards.
• Team player with a cooperative attitude.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and understand water network schematics and plans.
• Understand water network distribution and hydraulics.
• Understand and carry out PZT/ZPT procedures.
• Operate Flow Testing Meters across 5, 10, 15 flow rates.
• Conduct boundary valve investigations and proving.
• Perform utility tracing tasks.
• Know and monitor pressure/flow monitoring techniques.

Skills

Quick learner

Communication

Team player

Organisational skills

Tools

Flow meters

Pressure sensors

PZT/ZPT

Job description

The Assistant Validation Technicians will be trained to find water leaks on the underground water networks within the North London Area.

This is a fantastic opportunity to get into the water Industry for the right candidate – Some leakage experience would be advantageous but an eagerness to learn would be paramount.

Working 4 x 10hr night shifts – Monday-Thursday

To gain knowledge/understanding of the following responsibilities:

• Interpret and understand water network schematics and plans
• Water Network and distribution, Hydraulics
• To understand and carryout PZT/ZPT
• Flow Testing Meters – 5,10,15 flow rates
• Boundary Valve investigations/proving
• Utility tracing
• Knowledge and experience of Pressure/Flow monitoring

Person specification

• To have the intellect and ability to quickly learn new theories, techniques and working methods associated with duties and tasks
• The ability to follow procedures and instructions
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills to enable effective communication with internal and external colleagues.
• Knowledge and experience of flow data capture techniques and methods
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Able to work well under pressure and to conflicting deadlines whilst maintaining attention to detail and high levels of standards
• Team player, flexible, co-operative attitude to working and giving and receiving help

Other Information

• All necessary Health and Safety training will be provided as required.
• All necessary PPE will be provided.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and abilities to perform the duties of the job.