Overview
The Night Leakage Inspector will carry out advanced leakage investigation activities in the most problematic DMAs across the region. The work involves step testing and more complex leakage investigation activities to locate and promote leakage for repair. The team will carry out activities that will achieve longer term benefits to the network, including DMA optimisation, meter servicing, commercial usage investigations and work directed by our Engineering Teams.
You will be expected to work a rolling pattern of 3 weeks of nights and one week of days, so you must have the ability to work during unsociable hours.
Where you fit in
As a Night Leakage Inspector, you will
* Effectively and proactively investigate DMAs at night utilising advanced detection activities to locate and promote leakage which contributes to the reduction in area leakage levels
* Account for usage to eliminate non leakage from the leakage reporting process
* Work with the Engineering Team and Night Team Leader to prioritise the correct areas for investigation
* Risk assessments to ensure all activities are safe and delivered with minimal customer impact
* Validate and quantify all work promoted to service partners to ensure optimal leakage reduction
* Create and maintain strong relationships with Field and service partner personnel to help support with leakage reduction and ensure jobs are resolved
* Take ownership of private leakage jobs and manage them through to resolution
* Take responsibility for own health and safety and the health and safety of others through leadership by example and reporting through corporate systems
What we do
We provide essential water and wastewater services to the Yorkshire region, ensuring reliable water supply and responsible wastewater management. We look after communities, protect the environment and support the region’s health, wellbeing and prosperity.
What skills and qualifications you will need
* Designing and implementing complex technical step tests
* Zero pressure testing, Zone integrity tests & Pressure logging
* Leak detection and resolution using acoustic sounding equipment (listening sticks and ground microphones)
* Use correlation equipment, including the ability to use filters, carry out velocity checks and use hydrophones
* Leak detection utilising fixed and lift and shift acoustic loggers
* Use correlating loggers and be able to successfully interpret the information they provide
* Use Netbase (Latis Lite) to understand DMA day/night usage patterns, potential leaks and reductions due to repairs
* Effectively quantify and validate leakage
* Ability to work unsociable hours (consecutive nights)
* NRSWA, Water Hygiene and Manual Handling training
* Full clean driving licence
Work pattern & location
Work type: Permanent. Rolling pattern of 3 weeks of nights (Monday to Thursday) and 1 week of days (Monday to Friday). 37 hrs per week.
Location: North Yorkshire covering North Allerton, Harrogate and Thirsk areas.
What’s in it for you
* The Night Leakage Inspector attracts a salary of £27,916.23–£34,562.28 depending on experience plus 20% of annual pay as shift allowance
* A rolling 3 weeks of nights and 1 week of days pattern
* A Company van
* Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum)
* Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
* Development opportunities in line with the Leakage Inspector progression plan
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an extra wellness day
* Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
* Flexible benefits including health cash plan, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover
* Retail savings scheme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym discounts and more
Do we sound like your cup of tea? If you have experience in Leakage Inspection and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, apply today to explore what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.
If successful for the role, you will undergo pre-employment checks including a Basic Disclosure Check. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through security vetting for a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. All roles are subject to a medical questionnaire and other medicals when required. We are committed to accessibility and offer adjustments to make the recruitment process comfortable. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application.
Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date; please apply as soon as possible.
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