Description

Leakage Technician

Salary: £28,000 - 34,000 per annum (DOE) | Company Benefits | Performance Bonus Scheme
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire | Field Based
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent | 37 hours per week
  
About Us:
 
South Staffordshire Water operates across two regions as Cambridge Water and South Staffs Water, and is a privately-owned regulated water only company.
 
South Staffs Water supplies a population of nearly 1.3 million. The area of supply stretches from the edge of Ashbourne in the North, to Halesowen in the South, and from Burton-on-Trent in the East, to Kinver in the West.
 
The Role: 
 
As a Leakage Technician, you'll play a vital role in helping to reduce water loss across the network by identifying, locating and supporting the repair of leaks. Working across a designated area, you'll use specialist detection equipment and network data to investigate leakage issues, support DMA performance, and contribute to the efficient operation of the water distribution system.
 
This is a hands-on, field-based role that combines technical problem-solving, network investigation and operational support. You'll work independently and alongside colleagues to ensure accurate leak identification, maintain network integrity, and help deliver a reliable service to customers. The role includes a mixture of day and night working to support operational requirements.

Please note that this is a field based role.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Detect and accurately locate leaks using a range of acoustic detection techniques, correlators, loggers and associated equipment.
• Investigate points of interest identified through acoustic logger surveys, satellite surveys and other leakage monitoring methods.
• Carry out leakage investigations within District Metered Areas (DMAs), including step testing, basic valve operations and network analysis activities.
• Undertake flow and pressure logging activities, including equipment installation, retrieval and data analysis.
• Perform pipe tracing and site investigations to identify underground assets and support leakage resolution.
• Conduct DMA boundary valve integrity checks and Pressure Zero Test activities to assess network performance.
• Support repair teams through accurate leak mark-outs and dry excavation activities where required.
• Complete customer and company work requests, maintaining accurate records of investigations and findings.
• Identify and report network anomalies, GIS updates and previously unidentified customer usage.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures, health and safety requirements, and relevant legislation.
  
  

Requirements

What You’ll Need:
 
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Minimum 2 years' leakage detection experience.
• NRSWA Signing, Lighting & Guarding qualification.
• National Water Hygiene Card.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience of network valve operations and water distribution systems.
• Competent in the use of leakage detection equipment and associated technology.
• Strong communication, reporting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.
• Commitment to safety, customer service and delivering high-quality results.