Reed, on behalf of United Utilities are recruiting for Network Leakage Technician to work in and around the Kendal area on a contract basis.
* Job title: Leakage Technician
* Location: Kendal and surrounding area
* Contract: 6 Months Temp, Rolling
* Hourly pay rate: £17.36 per hour PAYE
* Working hours: 37.5h per week.
The role
The role holders will be seen as the leakage champion, undertaking proactive and reactive leakage detection by undertaking specific activities identified through our leakage reports and analysis to meet the requirements of the network and our customers
The key responsibility that the role with be accountable for are proactive integrity leakage Key activities undertaken by the role holders will include:
1. Use flow and pressure data to identify potential leakage areas and apply appropriate detection methods such as step testing, correlating and logger installation.
2. Assist in incidents. both in-day and out of hours, raise repair work using Toughbook and support network interruption activities.
3. Ensure all tasks are carried out in line with Health and Safety regulations, including confined space entry, dynamic risk assessments and PPE maintenance.
4. Perform daily vehicle checks, boundary valve checks, chlorine/phosphate testing, hydrant monitoring and site setups as per NRSWA.
5. Attend team briefs, complete r...