Trainee Acoustic Logging Technician - South East Water

Trainee Acoustic Logging Technician – South East Water

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This contract is located in Sussex and offers opportunities for development and career progression.

About the Team

The RPS Asset, Surveying, and Inspection (AS&I) team provides industry‑leading services to the UK water industry. Team members support water networks, drainage, surveying, leakage consultancy, water resources and efficiency, analysing complex data to deliver pragmatic solutions.

About You

You will play a key role in supporting our strategic priorities by delivering high‑quality work and excellent customer service. You will work flexibly, including weekends, evenings, and overtime if required, and be willing to travel to different locations.

Your Responsibilities

• Locate water main fittings using plans.
• Deploy and retrieve acoustic loggers that record data used to locate leakage.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Enjoy working outdoors (rain or shine).
• Basic maths and English skills.
• Basic IT skills.
• Good hearing.
• Well‑organised and tidy.
• Take pride in work and care for equipment and tools.
• Can work alone and as part of a team.

(Full training will be provided).

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.

Health and Safety

This role may involve:

• Moving heavy items including inspection chamber covers.
• Working in all weather conditions, including night work.
• Working in confined spaces and on highways.
• Mandatory drugs and alcohol tests and a DBS check.

What’s in it for you

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway. You’ll be supported to grow and progress within RPS.

Why RPS

We value flexible working, collaboration and social connection. With agile offices and hybrid arrangements, we empower people to balance work and life while meeting client needs.

About RPS, a Tetra Tech Company

RPS is part of Tetra Tech since January 2023, a global firm delivering solutions in urbanisation, natural resources and sustainability. As a Tetra Tech employee, you’ll have market‑leading development and project opportunities.

Kickstart your adventure

Explore endless possibilities within AS&I.

What happens next

If we feel you are a good match, we’ll arrange a competency interview. All applications will be considered. Ready to apply? Have your CV ready and continue with your application online.

Recruitment agencies

We have a Preferred Supplier List. We do not acknowledge speculative CVs from agencies not on this list.

Key Facts

• Seniority level:
  Internship
• Employment type:
  
  Contract
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Business Consulting and Services

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