Trainee Leakage Technician - Essex and Suffolk
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build a meaningful career in environmental engineering, joining our field‑based team working predominantly in Essex and Suffolk region.
This role offers a structured career path with comprehensive training and mentorship. You'll develop expertise in the analysis, reporting and management of water supply and distribution networks, progressing from trainee leakage engineer/technician to a qualified Leakage Engineer/Water Network Specialist while gaining valuable technical engineering experience.
What You’ll Do
As a trainee leakage technician, you'll work outdoors in both urban and rural settings conducting surveys of water network assets to identify and locate leaks. You'll plan and conduct investigations based on your findings, precisely locate issues, and report them to the water utility for repair. The work involves both collaborative team efforts and independent responsibilities.
Your field‑based role will include:
- Conducting leakage detection surveys and investigations
- Using innovative technology to pinpoint underground leak locations
- Setting up acoustic and hydrophone loggers on water network fittings
- Verifying valve status on the water network
- Monitoring networks using flow and pressure logging equipment
- Conducting flow logging for domestic and industrial customers
- Performing flow and pressure tests
- Investigating unaccounted water usage
You'll gain practical skills through our structured training plan, which includes courses delivered by industry leaders. This entry‑level position offers multiple career pathways in both engineering and technical operations, supported by practical qualifications, theoretical training, CPD, and professional development leading to potential chartership.
What We Offer
- Starting salary in the region of £24,000 to £26,500 per annum with structured annual progression
- Employer contributory pension scheme
- Increasing annual leave entitlement based on service
- Comprehensive training and clear career development pathways
- All necessary equipment provided: company van, specialised tools, and safety gear
- Permanent contract with 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Work‑life balance with predictable scheduling
What You’ll Need
- Enthusiasm for environmental field work in various weather conditions
- Full clean manual UK driving licence
- Physical capability to handle field equipment
- Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally internationally
- Strong communication skills and customer‑focused approach
- Good numeracy and literacy abilities
Helpful But Not Required
- Higher education in Engineering, Environmental Studies, or Science
- Basic understanding of water systems or environmental conservation
About Our Company
Our head office is in Birkenhead with regional offices in Penrith, Durham and Swindon. Our innovative "smart water" software and services are used by major water operators globally, including in the UK, Ireland, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, the Caribbean and South America. Established in 1985, our team of over 150 diverse professionals is at the heart of what we do. We've been Investors in People accredited since 2004, demonstrating our commitment to developing all team members. With our stable workforce and continued growth we offer excellent career opportunities for professionals from all backgrounds.
