Experienced Water Leakage Technician

RPS are seeking Leakage Technicians, both experienced and inexperienced for our Scottish Water contract. Technicians will be expected to conduct detailed investigation of clean water networks to identify leakage and unaccounted for consumption to achieve the client’s targets. This is truly a great opportunity for an individual to develop their skills and experience with one of the UK’s leading Environmental Consultancies.

We’re RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design, and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. And where you’ll be supported every step of the way. Here is where you come to build a career.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conduct detailed investigation of the water network to identify leakage & unaccounted for consumption.
• Utilise equipment to pinpoint leak location and promotion of repairs, on both public and private ground.
• Attend and support maintenance teams as and when required.
• Step testing and Pressure Zero Testing of water network.
• Detailed reporting via data collection apps.
  
  

Who We’re Looking For

Experienced/Lead Technicians

• Previous water network experience (required)
• Competent technician with experience or understanding of correlation, ground mic, quantification, and step testing.
• Be able to demonstrable experience working in a similar role.
• Fully competent in utility tracing, noise logging and asset surveying
• EUSR water hygiene card (desired)
• EUSR DOMS card (desired)
• NRSWA Unit 2 accreditation (desired)
• Ability to work pan-Scotland. (required)
• Competent IT skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence (required)
  
  

Inexperienced/Support Technicians

• Water Network or Water Industry Experience (Desired)
• Desire to learn.
• Ability to work pan-Scotland. (required)
• Competent IT skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence (required)
  
  

What’s in it for you?

We offer a competitive salary plus extensive benefits.

We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. Here you’ll find true support and encouragement. We’re an accredited training provider and we support learning and development for everyone. 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.

RPS, a Tetra Tech Company

Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, in January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With 27,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.

What happens next?

Selection will be a one stage interview, either in person or via MS teams. All applications will be considered.

Health and Safety

You May Have To Do The Following

• Lifting heavy inspection covers
• Work in all weathers which could include night work.
• Please note drugs and alcohol testing is undertaken for this role*
  
  

Our Approach

Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work. ‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace: ‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’

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