Wessex Water

Do you like solving problems? Do you have a good understanding of active leakage control and the water supply business? Do you want to work for an industry-leading organisation? If so, we have a great opportunity for you to join the team as a Leakage Inspector.

What you'll do

Working as part of a busy team, you will be trained to use a variety of techniques and equipment to find leaks on our network. Once fully trained, you will liaise with other network staff about maintaining and improving the network system, as well as reviewing flow alarms and calibrating and maintaining leakage equipment.

As a Leak Inspector you will:

• carry out reactive and proactive leak detection
• monitor the leakage system and collecting data
• participate in out-of-hours standby.
• Carry out regular night work, (typically 1 night per week)

What you'll need

You will be a driven, hardworking and self-motivated person with the ability to learn new skills.

You will also need:

• to be able to work well alone or as part of a team
• excellent time management and problem-solving skills
• good customer service skills
• good IT skills as you will be dealing with internal systems on a daily basis
• a flexible approach to working hours is a must as this role will involve planning and carrying out night work typically once per week
• a full driving licence as you will be driving is part of your role.

What you'll receive

• Total pension contributions up to 20%.
• 10% shift allowance for night work
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to buy up to 10 days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

We are one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.

The work we do goes beyond providing an essential public service. We also aim to have a positive impact on the communities we serve and the natural environment.

Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have the opportunity to develop and progress your career, while also receiving health and wellbeing support.

We also continue to promote diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us and if you would like to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you. Please do not hesitate to let us know about any additional support you may need.

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