Trainee Water Efficiency Technician

Finlay Jude Associates Limited; Wolverhampton; 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 across Birmingham, Walsall, and Wolverhampton. The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 qualification in plumbing, strong communication skills, and experience in customer-facing roles. Responsibilities include measuring water flow rates, repairing minor leaks, and installing water-saving devices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Level 2 qualification in plumbing required.
• Strong communication skills.
• At least one year of customer-facing experience.
• A manual driving licence.
• Able to obtain and pass a clean DBS check.
• National water hygiene card is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Home Water Efficiency Checks at customers’ properties.
• Conduct water efficiency surveys and provide advice on water usage.
• Measure water flow rates accurately.
• Inspect for and repair minor leaks.
• Install water-saving devices and products.
• Use handheld digital tools to record measurements.
• Liaise with internal departments for issue management.
• Maintain and manage stock of water-saving equipment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer-facing experience

Ability to adhere to Health and Safety regulations

Education

Level 2 qualification in plumbing

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.

Requirements

• 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).

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