Water Network Technician

Ancala Water Services (Defence) Limited; Swindon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Annual bonus scheme

Westfield health cashback plan

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity benefits

Job summary

Ancala Water Services (Defence) Limited is seeking a Water Network Technician / Leakage Inspector to work field-based across Somerset, Devon and Wiltshire. You will account for water supply, carry out leak detection, and collect vital site data for demand management.

The role requires driving and field teamwork, with a focus on reducing water waste and improving network performance. Training provided for hydrant testing and logger configuration.

Qualifications

• Experience with water supply configurations and hydraulics.
• Experience with leakage detection equipment (Correlators, CAT & Genny, acoustic logging, ground‑mics).
• Extensive technical expertise in accounting for consumption and leakage.
• Knowledge of testing and inspecting fire hydrants and configuring pressure and flow loggers (training will be given).
• Good problem-solving, communication and mobile device IT skills.
• Ability to build and develop strong relationships at all levels with internal and external contacts.
• Strong health and safety understanding in an industrial setting.
• Commercial awareness to understand cost impact on the business when making decisions.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Accounting for 100% of water supply on to each site and identifying leakage events.
• Carrying out reactive and proactive leak detection on MOD sites and monitor the leakage system and collecting data.
• Recording relevant site data and feeding this information back to the demand management team.
• Installing and maintaining flow and pressure data logging equipment.
• Ensure that all relevant site data is captured through detailed on‑site investigations.
• Escalating areas of risk to the wider business such as water quality issues, supply risks or H&S concerns.

Skills

Water hydraulics

Leakage detection equipment

Account for consumption

Fire hydrants testing

Problem solving

Communication skills

Relationship building

Health and safety

Commercial awareness

Outdoor work

Driving licence

Tools

Correlators

CAT & Genny

Acoustic logging

Ground-mics

Job description

Role: Water Network Technician / Leakage Inspector

Location: Field-Based – Devon / Wiltshire / Somerset

Salary: £28,985 to £33,843 dependent on experience with overtime opportunities

Role Type: Permanent, 37 hours per week, Mon to Fri plus telephone stand‑by rota

Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, paid birthday day off, annual bonus scheme, Westfield health cashback plan, generous pension scheme, flexible working hours, life assurance, enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.

Ancala Water Services is a private utilities company providing clean and wastewater services to over 1,000 Ministry of Defence establishments across England and Wales (check out the Areas we operate - Ancala Water Services). Creating a sustainable future is at the core of all we do, but we need top talent to help us achieve this. We're proud of our positive culture which is built on trust, respect and teamwork so if this role fits with your skill and experience, we'd love to hear from you!

As part of our essential front-line operations service, you'll be joining a collaborative and dynamic team that is responsible for ensuring that our networks run as calmly and efficiently as possible. This is a pivotal role where you will help reduce the overall cost of water charges by accounting for all water consumed, as well as reducing water that is bought, but not sold, on site. This is achieved through using a range of leakage detection methods and to monitor, minimise and record water performance. You will use your industry experience to problem solve and identify areas for improvement across your region and work collaboratively with the wider business.

This is a field-based role with travel across Somerset, Devon and Wiltshire where you'll be working alone and as part of a team.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Accounting for 100% of water supply on to each of our sites and identifying leakage events
• Carrying out reactive and proactive leak detection on MOD sites and monitor the leakage system and collecting data
• Recording relevant site data and feeding this information back to the demand management team
• Installing and maintaining flow and pressure data logging equipment
• Ensure that all relevant site data is captured through detailed on‑site investigations
• Escalating areas of risk to the wider business such as water quality issues, supply risks or H&S concerns

What You'll Bring:

• Knowledge of water supply configurations and hydraulics by using site plans and schematics
• Knowledge of specialist leakage detection equipment such as correlators, cat and genny, acoustic logging and ground-mics
• Extensive technical expertise in all methods used to account for consumption and leakage
• Knowledge of testing and inspecting fire hydrants and configuring pressure and flow loggers (training will be given)
• Good problem-solving, communication and mobile device IT skills
• The ability to build and develop strong relationships at all levels with both internal and external contacts
• A good understanding of health and safety within an industrial setting
• A commercial awareness to understand the cost impact on the business when making decisions
• You will be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions

Due to the nature of sites on which we operate, the successful candidate must:

• Meet the security clearance requirements for the role which includes, but is not limited to, the successful candidate being a full-time resident of the UK for the past 5 years
• Be able to obtain Security Clearance which involves a Criminal Record Check and a full MoD Security Application and associated verification processes
• Possess a full, valid driving licence and be comfortable driving a van (company van provided)

About The Company

Ancala Water Services own and manage water and wastewater assets and optimise operations to create value for customers and shareholders.

We deliver water and wastewater services to over 1,100 sites throughout England and Wales including the £1billion 25-year Aquatrine A contract delivering water, wastewater, fire system maintenance and specialist estate management services to the Ministry of Defence (MOD). We manage boreholes, reservoirs, surface water pumping stations, sewage pumping stations, treatment works, distribution mains, oil and water interceptors, sewers and meters. The company is committed to providing wholesome water to our customers and managing the treatment of wastewater, with a focus on protecting the environment.

Here at Ancala Water Services, people are at the heart of what we do. As a private utilities company, we are passionate about delivering water and wastewater services to over 1,000 Ministry of Defence sites throughout England and Wales.

Every individual plays an important role in the success of our business, with no role too small. Whether you're analytical, hands‑on, resourceful or have a passion for people, we have a role for you. With our varied approach to your development, we're committed to supporting you to reach your full potential.

So, if you're looking for an opportunity to make a difference every day, while helping us create a sustainable future, we'd love to hear from you.