Leakage Technician (Nights)

Salary: Up to £34,340 per annum | Additional Night Allowance | Company Van | Company Benefits
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Contract: Full Time | Permanent | 40 hours per week

About Us:

South Staffordshire Water operates across two regions as Cambridge Water and South Staffs Water, and is a privately-owned regulated water only company.
South Staffs Water supplies a population of nearly 1.3 million. The area of supply stretches from the edge of Ashbourne in the North, to Halesowen in the South, and from Burton-on-Trent in the East, to Kinver in the West. 

The Role:

Our Leakage Department plays a vital role in helping reduce water leakage across the network, supporting operational performance and customer service delivery.

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Leakage Technician to join our experienced team and contribute towards achieving leakage detection targets. This role is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of water distribution networks and a proactive, field-based approach to problem-solving.

This is a permanent night shift role, working 4 x 10-hour shifts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out field-based leakage detection activities across allocated District Metered Areas (DMAs)
• Detect and localise leakage effectively, utilising specific leakage detection equipment
• Undertake valve operations, step testing, DMA integrity testing, and pressure, flow, or noise logging to support network optimisation
• Accurately complete paperwork, capture operational data, and provide information to support planning and decision making
• Manage customer interactions professionally, addressing concerns calmly and proactively managing expectations
• Adapt to new technologies and contribute ideas to improve team performance and operational effectiveness