Location
Exeter, Devon | United Kingdom
Job description
About the role:
As our Water Loss Technician you will reduce Distribution Input either through proactive leak detection or by following up ‘potential leaks’ identified by Digital surveyors.
This will require the accurate ‘pin-pointing’ of leak positions and the capturing of all necessary details to ensure our Partner contractor or Customer Leakage Team have all the necessary information they require to expedite prompt and effective repairs.
The role is aligned to a progression scheme which supports the development and training of individuals to become fully competent, accountable Water Loss Technicians.
What you’ll be doing:
• Reducing leakage from the company’s potable water network
• Locating and pin-pointing leak positions
• Tracing the route of water pipes and fittings
• Undertaking ‘step test’ as part of a team
• Mentoring Water Loss Detectors to ensure best practice at all times
• Performing basic meter maintenance activities
• Undertaking all duties associated with Customer appointments ensuring company procedures are followed at all times
• Participating in operational standby rota
What we are looking for:
• Full UK Drivers Licence
• A flexible approach to working hours which includes participation in a standby rotation
• 5 GCSEs or equivalent in Maths, English and a Science subject
• Relevant experience of working within leakage, and the use of modern leakage control techniques and equipment
• Proven ability to communicate and liaise effectively with internal and external customers
What's in it for you:
At South West Water, we don’t all do the same job, but we each get out of bed in the morning knowing that every day is a chance to make incredible things happen, together. In return for our people’s hard work and commitment, we offer an excellent range of benefits:
• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Buy or sell annual leave to offer you extra flexibility
• Buy a bike and safety equipment tax-free, through our Cycle to Work scheme
• We offer free car parking at the majority of our sites
• Take up to 26 weeks’ additional maternity leave
• Share your parental leave and split your time off to care for your child how you choose
• Invest in Pennon Group plc through our employee share schemes
• We support our people by offering a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Look after your wellbeing with our Champion Health support platform
• Enjoy free eye tests and discounts on frames and lenses at Specsavers
• Enjoy access to thousands of deals and discounts on supermarkets, high street shops, online retailers, travel, eating out, cinemas, gyms and much more though Perkbox
• A range of group discounts: The Dell Advantage Programme, Virgin Media Affinity Scheme, Vodaphone Advantage and more
• A discretionary Bonus
• Competitive Contributory Pension
• And plenty more!
What we are looking for:
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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