Leakage Detection Technician – Water Network Specialist

Irish Water; Ireland; On-site; EUR 32,976 - 40,304; Full time

Job summary

Irish Water is seeking a Leakage Detection Operative responsible for monitoring the water distribution network for leaks. The role requires proactive employees who can work independently and effectively communicate to escalate issues.

The ideal candidate will have a secondary education, relevant experience, and a full Irish driving license. Irish Water values a safe work environment and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year's relevant experience in a similar role, ideally in water or utilities.
• Full, clean Irish category B driving license is required.
• Experience in outdoor environments is preferred.
• Understanding of health & safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and detect leakage across the water network.
• Work with specialized monitoring equipment to measure water flow and pressure.
• Isolate and re-commission network sections.
• Escalate detected leakages to the Team Lead.

Skills

Ability to work proactively

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Time management skills

Strong Computer skills

Education

Secondary level education or equivalent work experience

Tools

Monitoring and record-keeping IT equipment

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Irish Water is seeking a Leakage Detection Operative responsible for monitoring the water distribution network for leaks. The role requires proactive employees who can work independently and effectively communicate to escalate issues.

The ideal candidate will have a secondary education, relevant experience, and a full Irish driving license. Irish Water values a safe work environment and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.