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Leakage Technician – Multiple Vacancies
Role
Working on our South West water contract across Dorset, Somerset, Bath, Wiltshire, and Hampshire, you will have the option to work days or nights. A Leakage Technician is expected to undertake all aspects of leakage detection and related work streams.
You will need to demonstrate a thorough understanding of leakage control measures and the operation of a water distribution network. In addition to these core skills, you will:
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Undertake advanced survey work and accurate pinpointing, planning, and deductive analysis in the detection of complex leaks.
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Maintain strong Health & Safety awareness, ensuring the safety of colleagues, the public, and site personnel.
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Understand the risks and impacts of leakage activities on customers, the public, and road users, and work in compliance with statutory, regulatory, and company standards.
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Carry out risk assessments for your own tasks and any follow-on work.
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Perform duties in compliance with hygiene, NRSWA (New Roads & Street Works Act), and environmental regulations.
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Deliver excellent customer service in line with company policies, ensuring a “right first time” approach.
Essential Requirements
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Significant leakage detection experience within the water sector
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NHW (National Water Hygiene) and NRSWA Streetworks accreditation
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Experience/training in a similar utilities-based industry
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IT skills and computer literacy
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Excellent customer service skills, with confidence in face-to-face interactions
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Full UK driving licence
What We Are Offering
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Salary: £27,000 – £28,000 (depending on experience)
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Minimum 6-month contract with a strong likelihood of extension (rolling review)
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Company van and fuel card
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Company phone
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Full PPE provided
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Opportunities for both day and night work
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Night allowance paid on top of base salary for permanent night shifts
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Company bonus scheme
If this sounds like something of interest then please apply within for some more information and to start your journey today.
Ardour Associates values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
