Affinity Water is looking for a talented, driven, and adaptable individual to join our Asset Strategy team as a Leakage Control Technician (Trunk Mains).
This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll play a key part in helping us reduce water loss across our 3,000km trunk mains network, while delivering an excellent service to our customers.
Working within a close-knit, supportive team, you’ll collaborate with colleagues and internal partners to detect and resolve leakage, while also having the autonomy to occasionally work independently managing surveys and responding to incidents in the field.
What you’ll be doing
1. Carrying out leakage detection surveys across our trunk mains network using a range of specialist techniques
2. Working collaboratively with internal teams to understand requirements and support network improvements
3. Taking ownership of assigned surveys, support requests, and incident response activities
4. Using mapping and telemetry systems to enhance survey accuracy
5. Raising and managing work through internal systems
6. Identifying and reporting hazards in real time, ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures
7. Communicating effectively with other departments to support timely repairs and network corrections
8. Contributing to team targets and supporting colleagues when required
Please note:
This is primarily a field-based role, which includes lone working
You’ll be expected to travel across the Affinity Water region (from Saffron Walden to Woking), so flexibility in working hours is essential
Occasional travel to our East and Southeast regions may be required (additional incentives apply)
What we’re looking for
9. A proactive and flexible individual who thrives both within a team and working independently
10. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative in a field-based environment
11. Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset
12. Experienced in the use of all leakage systems such as Waternet and GIS
13. Must hold a full driving licence
14. Experienced in the use of all leakage methodologies and techniques
15. A commitment to working safely and following company processes
16. Willingness to travel and adapt to varying working patterns
Join us and play a vital role in protecting our water network while being part of a team that values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Benefits:
17. Salary: Up to £46,507 (Basic and Flex) dependant on skills and experience
18. Learning and development opportunities, including mentoring and a range of formal courses and open learning resources.
19. Entry into the company annual bonus scheme.
20. Annual leave from 23-27 rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days.
21. A ‘Celebration Day’ in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them.
22. A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%)
23. We offer a range of family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave.
24. Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best.
25. Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health.
26. Discounts at a Range of Retail Outlets and on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme.
27. Up to 4 Affinity days a year to volunteer in the community.
28. Life Assurance.
Disability Confident
As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria and opt in on the application form. Ask the Talent Acquisition lead for the full job description to see all the criteria. If we have a very high volume of applicants and we’re not able to offer interviews to all, we’ll take a fair and proportionate number of disabled candidates through.