About the leakage team

As part of our leakage teams you will be responsible for identifying leaks and helping us to save water and prevent service issues.

From responding to a customer enquiry to using specialist equipment to inspect for unseen leaks, no two days are the same in this role.

Our leakage teams play a big part in our business; they work with our distribution inspectors and repair and maintenance teams to ensure that leaks can be fixed in line with our service level agreements.

What will you be doing?

You will become familiar with the supply network in your region, along with customers and landowners like farmers. Once competent, each day you’ll be given your own care load to go and assess for leaks. Your role is to help the business, find and identify leaks to reduce the water leaks and reduce the impact of the environment, day or night.

You will also:

  • learn how to use specialist equipment such as listening sticks and ground microphones
  • learn different methods of identifying leaks
  • ensure we comply with regulatory standards
  • maintain a safe environment and processes
  • work effectively as part of a team
  • carrying out routine maintenance and monitoring
  • practically solve customer issues.

Where will you work?

You will be required to travel to different locations. A company vehicle will be supplied to you when you are ready to work independently.

What do we look for?

You will need:

  • good computer literacy
  • the ability to communicate clearly with customers
  • have an interest in engineering
  • be happy to work outdoors.

Further information

Duration

Three years

Qualifications

  • Water Industry Network Technician Apprenticeship

Training provision

YTL Wessex Academy:

  • Monthly workshops and 1:1 days with your Wessex Water Skills Coach once a month.
  • Training will be on site by qualified Wessex Water instructors.
  • Weston College deliver a short training course as part of this apprenticeship.
  • Maths and English is delivered online.

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