Water Network Technician

Role:
Water Network Technician / Leakage Inspector

Location:

Field-Based Devon / Wiltshire / Somerset Salary: £28,985 to £33,843dependent on experience with overtime opportunities Role Type:
Permanent, 37 hours per week, Mon to Fri plus telephone stand-by rota Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, paid birthday day off, annual bonus scheme, Westfield health cashback plan, generous pension scheme, flexible working hours, life assurance, enhanced maternity and paternity benefits. Ancala Water Services is a private utilities company providing clean and wastewater services to over 1,000 Ministry of Defence establishments across England and Wales (check out the Areas we operate - Ancala Water Services).

Creating a sustainable future is at the core of all we do, but we need top talent to help us achieve this. Were proud of our positive culture which is built on trust, respect and teamwork so if this role fits with your skill and experience, wed love to hear from you! As part of our essential front-line operations service, youll be joining a collaborative and dynamic team that is responsible for ensuring that our networks run as calmly and efficiently as possible.

This is a pivotal role where you will help reduce the overall cost of water charges by accounting for all water consumed, as well as reducing water that is bought, but not sold, on site. This is achieved through using a range of leakage detection methods and to monitor, minimise and record water performance. You will use your industry experience to problem solve and identify areas for improvement across your region and work collaboratively with the wider business.

This is a field-based role with travel across Somerset, Devon and Wiltshire where youll be working alone and as part of a team. What Youll Be Doing:
Accounting for 100% of water supply on to each of our sites and identifying leakage events Carrying out reactive and proactive leak detection on MOD sites and monitor the leakage system and collecting data Recording relevant site data and feeding this information back to the demand management team Installing and maintaining flow and pressure data logging equipment Ensure that all relevant site data is captured through detailed on-site investigations Escalating areas of risk to the wider business such as water quality issues, supply risks or H&S concerns What Youll Bring:
Knowledge of water supply configurations and hydraulics by using site plans and schematics Knowledge of specialist leakage detection equipment such as correlators, cat and genny, acoustic logging and ground-mics Extensive technical expertise in all methods used to account for consumption and leakage Knowledge of testing and inspecting fire hydrants and configuring pressure and flow loggers (training will be given) Good problem-solving, communication and mobile device IT skills The ability to build and develop strong relationships at all levels with both internal and external contacts A good understanding of health and safety within an industrial setting A commercial awareness to understand the cost impact on the business when making decisions You will be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions Due to the nature of sites on which we operate, the successful candidate must:
Meet the security clearance requirements for the role which includes, but is not limited to, the successful candidate being a full-time resident of the UK for the past 5 years Be able to obtain Security Clearance which involves a Criminal Record Check and a full MoD Security Application and associated verification processes Possess a full, valid driving licence and be comfortable driving a van (company van provided) Not found the right role this time?

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