Trainee Water Efficiency Technician

Finlay Jude Associates Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the utilities industry is seeking a Water Efficiency Technician to conduct checks and surveys at customer properties. Candidates should hold a Level 2 plumbing qualification and possess strong communication skills. The role involves measuring water flow rates, providing advice, and maintaining water-saving equipment. This position offers a unique opportunity to join a national contractor with growth potential.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 qualification in plumbing required.
• At least one year of customer-facing experience.
• Able to obtain and pass a clean DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Home Water Efficiency Checks at customers’ properties.
• Engage customers with behavioural questions and provide advice.
• Measure water flow rates accurately.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer-facing experience

Plumbing knowledge

Manual driving licence

Education

Level 2 qualification in plumbing

Tools

Handheld digital tools

Job description

Overview

FJA are recruiting on behalf of a leading service provider in the utilities industry for a Water Efficiency Technician.

Location: Birmingham, Walsall & Wolverhampton

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for conducting Home Water Efficiency Checks at customers’ properties on behalf of our client.
• Conduct water efficiency surveys by engaging customers with behavioural questions and provide advice on water usage along with recommendations for potential savings.
• Measure water flow rates accurately.
• Inspect for and repair minor leaks.
• Install water-saving devices and products.
• Use handheld digital tools to record water flow measurements and report findings accurately.
• Liaise with internal departments, contractors, and suppliers to escalate issues or arrange further works where required.
• Maintain and manage stock of water-saving equipment and ensure correct usage and documentation.
• Always adhere to Health and Safety regulations, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Level 2 qualification in plumbing required.
• Strong communication skills.
• At least one year of customer-facing experience, as all visits involve customer appointments.
• A manual driving licence
• Able to obtain and pass a clean DBS check.
• National water hygiene card is preferable (training provided for those without).

How to apply

If you are looking for a fantastic Water Efficiency Technician opportunity and want to work for a leading national contractor with opportunities to progress, then click on the 'apply now’ button.

Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.

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. Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers