Job Description
Job Title: Leak Detection Technician
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Location: Slough
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Salary: £30,320 basic + overtime + company vehicle + excellent benefits
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Working Pattern: Full Time | Field-Based (UK travel required as workload dictates)
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The Opportunity
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Solid Recruitment is currently partnering with an industry-leading specialist to recruit a Leak Detection Technician. As part of my client's operational team, you will play a crucial role in delivering site-based water audits, identifying leaks, and conducting precise meter readings across a varied client portfolio.
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This is an ideal role for a self-motivated, health-and-safety-conscious individual with great attention to detail who wants to build a rewarding career within a supportive and growing business.
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About the Role
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Working on-site across various client locations, you will use specialist equipment to accurately pinpoint leaks, assess site water usage, and compile high-quality reports to facilitate necessary repairs.
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My client will support you with ongoing training to enhance your water auditing skills, allowing you to offer practical suggestions that help clients cut down their water consumption.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Leak Detection: Use a range of equipment—including C.A.T and Genny, listening sticks, correlators, and ground microphones—to pinpoint exact leak locations.
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- Reporting: Complete clear, accurate leak reports to standard, enabling seamless follow-up repair work by my client or their subcontractors.
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- Water Auditing: Perform visual site assessments, flow tests, and usage checks to identify high consumption and suggest practical ways to reduce water use.
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- Meter Reading: Take accurate, timely water meter reads across client portfolios and update in-house software systems.
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- KPI & Safety Adherence: Maintain high safety standards and consistently hit key performance targets set by my client and their customers.
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About You
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- Experience: Minimum of three years' leak detection experience.
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- High accuracy in recording data, notes, and completing written reports.
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- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks independently.
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- Self-motivated, disciplined, patient, and tenacious approach to problem-solving.
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- Strong Health & Safety awareness.
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- Comfortable using operational software and mobile apps (e.g., scheduling and expense management tools).
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- Willingness to travel across the UK when workload dictates.
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What's on Offer
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- Salary: £30,320 basic salary + additional earning potential through overtime.
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- Company Vehicle: Provided for business travel and field-based duties.
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- Development: Structured on-the-job training and skill development in water auditing and technical leak detection.
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- Autonomy: A varied, active role with independence out in the field.
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How to Apply
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Ready to take the next step in your technical career? Apply directly through Solid Recruitment today to discuss this opportunity with my client!
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Leak Detection Technician in Slough employer: Solid Recruitment Solutions
Join a well-established Financial Services practice in Chichester, where you will be part of a dynamic team that values professionalism and client satisfaction. With a competitive salary and benefits package, this role offers excellent opportunities for personal growth and development in a supportive work culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. Experience the unique advantage of working in a thriving environment that prioritises employee well-being and career advancement.
Contact Details:
Solid Recruitment Solutions Recruitment Team
