EXPERIENCED LEAKAGE TECHNICIAN - SOUTH EAST WATER

RPS are seeking Experienced Leakage Technicians to join our Water Operations Division working on behalf of South East Water. Roles are currently available in Basingstoke, Kent and Sussex areas. Our team of Leakage Engineers are at the heart of our strategic priorities – to deliver great work for our clients by providing excellent customer service and executing complex operational tasks. Whether you are just starting out or taking the next step in your career, this position provides an opportunity for you to progress with RPS.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE:

• You will enjoy working outdoors, as most of your work is conducted outside (rain or shine)
• A good standard of basic maths and English
• Basic IT skills
• Willing to nights, weekends and overtime as required
• Have good hearing
• Happy working alone and as part of a team

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Full UK driving licence
• National Water & Hygiene
• Unit 2 NRSWA

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Team Leader, you will ensure the delivery of leakage reduction by using your expertise to resolve complex operational issues that will include detecting both proactive and reactive leaks on our clients’ network using a combination of methods:

• Assess, diagnose, and determine the most appropriate solution to reduce leakage and fully support the delivery of regulatory targets and work to pinpoint leakage with a level of accuracy that delivers a great service for clients
• Ensuring that Health and Safety is maintained
• Achieving KPI targets and delivering leakage detection/reduction within DMA’s
• Attending excavations requested by R&M to assist leak location
• Training and mentoring assistant leakage Technicians
• Assuming responsibility for general admin tasks, i.e., electronic timesheets submissions, weekly vehicle checks and defect reporting
• Forming and maintaining excellent working relationships with colleagues, contractors, and the client

This role may involve:

• Moving heavy items including inspection chamber covers.
• Working in all weather conditions (this could include night work also).
• You may be required to work in confined spaces and on highways.
• Please note mandatory drugs and alcohol tests are undertaken for this role and a DBS check will be undertaken