Network Leakage Technician (Days)

United Utilities

The Role

Overview

Detect and resolve water network leaks, both proactive and reactive.

Key Responsibilities

  • data analysis
  • leak detection
  • safety compliance
  • work orders
  • network management
  • team collaboration

Tasks

-Use flow and pressure data to identify potential leakage areas and prioritise further investigation. -Ensure full compliance with Health and Safety legislation, including confined space entry procedures and dynamic risk assessments. -Conduct proactive and reactive leakage detection activities using a range of techniques, including correlating, sounding, pressure zero tests, step testing, and data loggers. -Work closely with colleagues to support efficient leak detection and resolution, contributing to overall network performance and customer satisfaction. -Raise work orders for leak repairs via Toughbook, manage network interruptions, and assist during operational incidents both in-day and out of hours.

Requirements

  • communication
  • gcse
  • data loggers
  • health safety
  • leakage detection
  • data analysis

What You Bring

-Strong verbal and written communication skills for reporting and collaborating with team members. -You will be educated to a good standard – preferably GCSE grade C or above, City and Guilds, or able to demonstrate technical skills -Familiarity with tools and techniques such as correlating, sounding, pressure zero tests, step testing, and data loggers. -Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation, including confined space entry and dynamic risk assessment. -Understanding of flow and pressure data, leakage detection methods, and network systems. -Capability to address and resolve leakage issues effectively. -Ability to interpret data and identify areas of interest for leakage detection.

Benefits

-Employee Assistance Plan -Enhanced parental leave schemes -Deals and discounts -Salary Finance -MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions -Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements -MORE Choices flexible benefits -A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays -Wealth at Work courses -A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover -A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme -EVolve Car Scheme -Mental health first aiders

The Company

About United Utilities

-It operates across North West England, supplying drinking water and treating sewage. -The company manages vast infrastructure, including thousands of kilometers of pipelines and nearly 600 treatment works. -Typical projects include reservoir management, leak detection, and wastewater upgrades. -Specializing in water and wastewater services, infrastructure upkeep, and renewable energy generation.

Sector Specialisms

Water

Energy

Infrastructure

Utilities

Industrial

Residential

Commercial

Buildings

Heavy Civil

Marine

Transport

Solar

Wind

Nuclear

Government

Visa Sponsorship

-may not be eligible for visa sponsorship.