Overview
Would you like to use your experience to make a big impact on our networks performance, all while working a defined night shift pattern and the opportunity to gain a formal qualification? This isnt just a job; its a career path. In this hands‑on role, youll gain skills for life, solve complex problems, and be supported by our on‑the‑job training program. Were creating a dedicated night shift where you’ll work between the hours of 10 pm and 8 am on a 4 on 4 off work pattern. You’ll need to work daytime hours at the start of your employment to complete your induction training. This is a crucial role where you’ll learn to use advanced equipment to perform planned leakage detection activities and locate hidden leaks to minimise water loss. Working at night allows for highly focused, autonomous work with minimal disruption, contributing directly to our efficiency and environmental targets. The role also includes supporting the team during incidents that cause interruptions to customers’ water supply. Join us and apply your skills to challenging and vital network projects. Were offering the investment in training and the career visibility you need to build skills for life.
Main Responsibilities
* Investigate and locate hidden leaks using specialised equipment such as correlators and leakage detection techniques such as step testing.
* Execute planned leakage detection, validation, and survey work to achieve and maintain our leakage reduction goals.
* Perform essential network activities such as mains shutdowns, completing risk assessments and interruption reports.
* Maintain and repair network leakage assets, such as pressure‑reducing valves, district meters and data‑logging equipment. Provide experience in handling customer complaints or queries.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Driven individuals who can work effectively at night.
* A full, clean manual driving licence.
* A good standard of secondary education, with strong numeracy and literacy skills.
* Strong customer‑service skills.
* Ability to work effectively alone with minimal supervision at night, often outdoors in all weather conditions.
* Proficiency in accessing, data entry and understanding of work‑management systems such as GIS.
* Undertake network validation, pressure‑zonal tests and flow tests to ensure the integrity of District Metered Areas (DMAs).
* Accurately collect, record or correct network asset data and details of all work completed, utilising systems such as Maximo and GIS.
* Coordinate with internal staff (Distribution, Leakage, Production) on night team activities and leak repairs.
* Conduct flushing activity and perform water sampling in line with regulatory guidelines.
Benefits Package
* Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10 % employer contribution.
* 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
* Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.
* Paid volunteering days.
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
* Health cash plan.
* Life assurance.
* Well‑being related benefits.
Compensation Package
£36,671 – £46,916 depending on experience. This includes a 25 % shift allowance for night work.
Interview Process
We will be holding assessment/interview days between 09:00 hrs and 14:00 hrs from 25 November to early December.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise that creativity comes from diversity, not similarity. We are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all, from recruitment to employment and career progression with South East Water.
Recruitment Expectations
* To apply, please submit your CV on the careers website.
* You must have the legal right to work in the UK at the start of employment.
* You will need to pass background, identity and employment referencing checks.
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