Leak Detection Technician

Leak Detection Technician

Location: West of the M25 / West London – covering London and surrounding areas
Salary: £30,320 per annum + overtime opportunities
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Company Vehicle: Provided for business use
Start Date: ASAP

Starkey Recruitment Group is recruiting for a Leak Detection Technician to join a well-established organisation operating within the water and utilities sector.

This is a field-based position ideally suited to someone located west of the M25, as the territory is particularly busy and will include regular work across Central London.

You will work from home and travel directly to customer sites each day according to your scheduled workload. There may also occasionally be a requirement to travel elsewhere within the UK.

The Role

As a Leak Detection Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out leak detection, water auditing and meter-reading activities across a portfolio of customer sites.

Your duties will include:

Using leak detection equipment and techniques to accurately locate water leaks

Working with equipment including CAT & Genny, listening sticks, correlators and ground microphones

Investigating water usage and identifying possible causes of high consumption

Carrying out visual site assessments and practical flow and usage tests

Providing recommendations to customers to help reduce water consumption

Taking accurate water meter readings

Recording site findings, readings and technical information accurately

Producing clear and detailed leak detection and water audit reports

Providing sufficient information to allow subsequent repair work to be completed

Updating records using company software and mobile applications

Working safely and following all relevant health and safety procedures

Meeting customer and company KPIs

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is practical, self-motivated and comfortable working independently in a field-based environment.

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

Experience in leak detection, water networks, utilities, plumbing, drainage or a similar field-based technical role would be advantageous

Good practical and problem-solving ability

Accuracy when recording readings, data and site notes

Good written communication skills for producing reports

Strong interpersonal and customer-facing skills

Ability to organise and prioritise a busy workload

A self-motivated and disciplined approach

Patience and tenacity when investigating difficult-to-locate leaks

Good health and safety awareness

Confidence using mobile apps and basic computer systems

Training can be provided in water auditing and relevant company systems where required.

Driving Requirements

Due to the field-based nature of the position, applicants must:

Hold a full, clean UK driving licence

Be aged 25 or over to comply with the company's vehicle insurance requirements

Be comfortable travelling throughout London and surrounding areas

A company vehicle will be provided for business use only.

Salary & Benefits

£30,320 per annum, with opportunities to increase earnings through overtime.

The package also includes:

22 days' annual leave plus Public and Bank Holidays

Company vehicle

Laptop and mobile phone

Select – Level 2 provided free to employees

Salary sacrifice scheme

Additional employee benefits and rewards

Hotels and meals paid in accordance with the company's expenses policy when overnight stays are required

Home-based start with daily travel directly to customer sites

Additional Information

The position has a 3-month probationary period.

The successful applicant will be required to provide two professional references. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references.

Apply

If you have experience within leak detection, water, utilities, plumbing, drainage or a similar practical field-based environment and are looking for a permanent role covering London and the surrounding area, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Starkey Recruitment Group for further information.