Data Logger Operative; Maintenance - South East Water

RPS are seeking Data Logger Operative (Maintenance) for our South East Water contract to take noise samples on the water network. We have opportunities available in Basingstoke, Kent and Sussex
. This is truly a great opportunity for an individual to develop their skills and experience with one of the UK’s leading Environmental Consultancies.

The RPS Asset, Surveying, and Inspection (AS&I) team provides industry leading services to the UK Water Industry and our employees are involved in services supporting Water Networks, Drainage, Surveying, Leakage Consultancy, Water Resources and Efficiency. The team analyse complex data and provide pragmatic solutions. This includes reducing water leakage and preventing flooding and pollution in local communities. Our Team assess, diagnose, and determine the most appropriate solution to reduce leakage and fully support the delivery of regulatory targets and work to pinpoint leakage with a level of accuracy that delivers a great service for clients.

As a key member of the AS&I business, your role as Data Logger Operative (Maintenance) is critical to our strategic priorities – to deliver great work for our clients by providing excellent customer service and executing complex operational tasks. Whether you are just starting out or taking the next step in your career, this position provides an opportunity for you to progress with RPS.

You will need to work flexibly, working weekends, evenings and overtime if required. Be willing to travel to different locations. It is essential that you enjoy working outdoors, as come rain or shine, you will mostly be outside.

• Daily deployment of pressure logging ‘Lift and Shift’ equipment throughout our water network
• Installing and maintaining pressure loggers on the water networks (AZP/CPP)
• Downloading/uploading data from logging equipment
• Reading water network plans and schematics
• Identifying water network fittings for deployment
• Potential requirement for out-of-hours (night/early start) work
• Co-ordination of weekly activities with Line Managers
• Completion of job forms, timesheets, and other required information
• Ensuring Safe Working Methods are applied (SSOW)

• Do you have pressure logger knowledge? This would be an advantage, but not essential.
• Do you have lone working experience?
• Have you got excellent communication skills to enable positive interactions with customers?
• Are you PC literate, particularly in Microsoft Office applications like Word and Excel?
• Do you have Health and Safety knowledge and the capability to operate equipment and tools within an operational environment?

• Full UK driving licence (Manual)
• EUSR - National Water & Hygiene
• Streetworks
• Confined Space (Medium Risk)
• Valve Ops

This role may involve:

• Moving heavy items including inspection chamber covers
• Working in all weather conditions (this could include night work also)
• You may be required to work in confined spaces and on highways
• Please note mandatory drugs and alcohol tests are undertaken for this role and a DBS check will be undertaken

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go. A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number; you are part of the solution.

We’re a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We understand the need to work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work-life balance that’s right for them. We also understand the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment. With agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we trust our people to find the right balance to meet client needs – this is a workplace that works for you.

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