RPS Abingdon-On-Thames, England, United Kingdom
Overview
Join to apply for the Trainee Water Technician role at RPS. We are recruiting for a Trainee Water Technician to join our Water Consultancy business based in Abingdon and West London.
About The Team
RPS Water Consulting is a team of Engineers, Modellers, and Data Analysts providing Asset Management and Operational Strategy development to Water Industry clients to support business planning and delivery. This is an evolving industry, providing challenges and opportunities that require innovation, dedication, and teamwork to help us meet our clients’ needs. Our Water Consultancy has a range of prestigious AMP8 programmes leading into AMP9 and beyond.
About You
As a Trainee Water Technician, you will work alongside Experienced Technicians to develop your knowledge and understanding of the water industry and leakage detection. You will contribute to exciting projects and collaborate with leading minds to support communities across the UK.
Your Responsibilities
In this role, you will work outdoors to locate water main fittings and take noise samples using advanced electronic leak detection equipment, with full training provided. Your day-to-day responsibilities will also include learning and developing your skill set within the water industry, deploying and retrieving data loggers, optimizing and operating the water network, and interpreting plans and schematics to identify asset locations. This is a hands-on opportunity to build your expertise while contributing to the efficient operation of the water network.
Skills, Knowledge, And Experience
* Mechanical and or plumbing experience is preferable
* Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* A willingness to learn and develop your career and professional knowledge
Qualifications
* GCSE requirement in Maths and English 9-4 (A*- C)
* UK Driving Licence
Health And Safety
* Moving heavy items including inspection chamber covers
* Working in all weather conditions (this could include night work)
* You may be required to work in confined spaces and on highways
* Mandatory drugs and alcohol tests are undertaken for this role and a DBS check will be undertaken
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. Here 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 understand the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment. With agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we trust our people to find the right balance to meet client needs – this is a workplace that works for you.
About RPS, a Tetra Tech Company
RPS is part of Tetra Tech since January 2023. We are 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. Our people drive our success, and this is where you come to build a career. Join our team and make a difference in the future of water!
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 for further information.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Business Consulting and Services, Civil Engineering, and Professional Services
Industries: Water Utilities
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