Overview
RPS are seeking Trainee Leakage Engineers to join our Water Operations Division in Wales. Roles are currently available in Swansea, Carmarthen and Llanelli. This is a permanent, full-time position working Monday to Friday 07:00 - 15:30, with a starting salary of national minimum wage, plus overtime, bonus and benefits. You will also be allocated a company van.
About The Team
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, including 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 support the delivery of regulatory targets with accuracy that delivers a great service for clients.
About You
As a key member of the Asset, Surveying, and Inspection (AS&I) business, your role as Trainee Leakage Technician 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, including weekends, evenings and overtime if required, and be willing to travel to different locations. It is essential that you enjoy working outdoors, as you will mostly be outside in all weather conditions.
Your Responsibilities
* Assist in delivering leakage reduction by using your expertise to resolve complex operational issues, including detecting proactive and reactive leaks on our clients’ network using a combination of methods
* Assess, diagnose, and determine the most appropriate solution to reduce leakage and support the delivery of regulatory targets
* Maintain Health and Safety standards
* Achieve KPI targets and deliver leakage detection/reduction within DMAs
* Attend excavations requested by R&M to assist leak location
* Train and mentor assistant leakage technicians
* Assume responsibility for general admin tasks (electronic timesheets submissions, weekly vehicle checks, defect reporting)
* Form and maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues, contractors, and the client
Skills, Knowledge, And Experience
* Any prior experience in a similar role is useful; we will train you in water network hydraulics, leakage detection techniques, monitoring/reporting of leakage levels and other issues in the clean water industry
* Willingness to learn utility tracing, noise logging, and step-testing planning/operation to build experience in leakage monitoring, pressure/flow, and data capture techniques
* Able to work well under pressure and to conflicting deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and high standards
* Team player with a proactive, flexible, cooperative attitude and willingness to share knowledge
* Great written and verbal communication skills
* Customer-focused with ability to build and maintain good working relationships
* Able to work quickly and accurately report on findings
Qualifications
* Full UK driving licence
Health And Safety
* Moving heavy items including inspection chamber covers
* Working in all weather conditions (may include night work)
* May be required to work in confined spaces and on highways
* Mandatory drugs and alcohol tests and a DBS check where applicable
What’s in it for you?
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. You’re not a number; you are part of the solution.
Why RPS?
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 value collaboration and social connection in the office environment, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard.
About RPS, a Tetra Tech Company
RPS, part of Tetra Tech since January 2023, is a global firm that defines, designs, and manages projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. As part of Tetra Tech’s 28,000-strong team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS provides market-leading development and project opportunities for our people.
What happens next?
If we feel you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange a competency interview. All applications will be considered. Ready to apply? Please have your CV ready and continue with your application online.
Recruitment Agencies
We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website for more information.
Cardigan, Carmarthen, Swansea, and Llanelli locations may be mentioned for reference, with postings showing recent activity in these areas.
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