Leakage Technician

Aqua; United States; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Laptop and mobile phone

22 days annual leave + Bank/Public Hol

Hotels and meals paid when stayingaway

Healthshield Select

Job summary

Leakage Technician role with Aqua Tech Recruitment, covering west of the M25 and Central London. You will travel to customer sites from home, with some overnight stays. You’ll detect water leaks using CAT & Genny, reporting readings and advising on water efficiency.

Applicants should have leak detection experience in water utilities, be self-motivated, accurate, and capable of working independently with good communication skills. A full UK driving licence (25+) is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in leak detection or water utilities.
• Able to work independently with accurate paperwork and reporting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out water leak detection using specialist equipment.
• Complete accurate leak detection reports and meter readings.
• Conduct water audits and identify opportunities to reduce water consumption.
• Provide practical advice to customers on water efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records and work to KPIs.
• Follow all health & safety procedures.

Skills

Leak detection

Independent work

Communication skills

Attention to data

Tools

CAT & Genny

Listening sticks

Correlators

Ground microphones

Job description

Leakage Technician

Date: 2026-09-24T08:48:43

Location: Clerkenwell, Greater London, GB, EC1R 0

Company: Aqua Tech Recruitment

Application Deadline: 2026-11-11T16:43:44.38

Job Description

Aqua-Tech Recruitment are working on behalf of an established organisation to recruit for an experienced Leakage Technician to join their field-based team. The ideal candidate will be based west of the M25, with the role covering a busy area including Central London. You will work from home and travel to scheduled customer sites, with occasional overnight stays where required.

The Role

• Carry out water leak detection using specialist equipment including CAT & Genny, listening sticks, correlators and ground microphones.
• Complete accurate leak detection reports and meter readings.
• Conduct water audits and identify opportunities to reduce water consumption.
• Provide practical advice to customers on water efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records and work to agreed KPIs.
• Follow all company health & safety procedures.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in leak detection, water, utilities or a similar technical field.
• Self-motivated, organised and comfortable working independently.
• Accurate with paperwork, reporting and data.
• A good communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Patient, tenacious and health & safety conscious.
• Flexible to travel, including occasional nights away.

A full clean UK driving licence is essential, and applicants must be aged 25+ for insurance purposes.

Benefits

• £30,320 basic salary + overtime opportunities
• Company vehicle
• Laptop and mobile phone
• 22 days' annual leave + Bank/Public Holidays
• Hotels and meals paid when staying away
• Healthshield Select and salary sacrifice scheme
• Training and development opportunities