At a Glance
- Tasks: Detect leaks and ensure water quality while providing excellent customer service.
- Company: Join Affinity Water, a leader in sustainable water management.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, and wellness support.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive culture with opportunities for growth and volunteering.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing valuable skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with leakage detection tools and techniques required.
The predicted salary is between 41462 - 46507 £ per year.
Affinity Water are looking for talented and driven individuals to join us as Leakage Control Technicians. This is a varied and challenging role within Asset Strategy, detecting leakage and unaccounted-for water in our network whilst providing an excellent experience to Affinity Water customers. Successful candidates will ensure that work is carried out safely and in compliance with company procedures and will take ownership within assigned District Metered Areas (DMAs) to deliver set leakage targets.
What you’ll be doing:
- Carry out leakage detection surveys across our water mains network using various detection techniques across the Central company area.
- Work collaboratively with our internal customers to understand and facilitate their requirements.
- Work fully independently and use your own initiative to solve problems in the field and find effective solutions.
- Detect leakage and unaccounted for water in our network safely making sure that all hazards are reported daily and in real time.
- Communicate with other departments on any network corrections or when we raise certain work to be repaired.
Requirements:
- Experienced in the use of leakage equipment and tools.
- Experienced in the use of all leakage methodologies and techniques.
- Experienced in the use of all leakage systems such as Waternet and GIS.
- This role involves a fair amount of physical activity including a lot of walking, bending and some lifting of heavy objects.
- Keen hearing is essential to identify noises that could indicate a leak.
- Must hold a full driving licence.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on skills and experience. Up to £46,507 (Basic £41,462 + Flex allowance £5,045 + leakage premium (nights) £1,035).
- Learning and development opportunities, including mentoring and a range of formal courses and open learning resources.
- Entry into the company annual bonus scheme.
- Annual leave from 23-27 rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days.
- A ‘Celebration Day’ in addition to public holidays.
- A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%).
- We offer a range of family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave.
- Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health.
- Discounts at a range of retail outlets and on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme.
- Up to 4 Affinity days a year to volunteer in the community.
- Life Assurance.
Affinity Water recognises the benefits of greater diversity in our workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We are committed to building a more inclusive culture where every member of our workforce can thrive.
Leakage Control Technician - Rickmansworth employer: Affinity Water
Affinity Water is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises employee development and well-being. With a competitive salary starting from £55,000 and a range of benefits tailored to support both personal and professional growth, employees can thrive in their roles while contributing to the success of a vital service. Located in a collaborative environment, this position provides unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact on workforce management for frontline advisors.
