Job Description
Internal Leak Detection Engineer
Scotland & surrounding areas
Monday to Friday with the occasional weekend and the option of overtime.
30,000 – 40,000 basic salary + overtime (OTE 48,000+)
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Internal Leak Detection Engineer to join our clients growing team. This is a predominantly site-based role, working across the UK, carrying out detailed leak detection surveys and site assessments using a wide range of advanced technologies.
This role is ideal for a skilled engineer who combines technical expertise with a logical, methodical approach to problem-solving. You’ll take pride in delivering precise results while minimising disruption for customers.
The Role
- Conduct leak detection investigations on domestic water systems
- Accurately locate leaks using both traditional and advanced technologies
- Provide clear, cost-effective and least-invasive repair recommendations
- Produce detailed site reports, including plans/layouts of water supply systems within property boundaries
- Communicate findings clearly and confidently to customers, ensuring an excellent experience from start to finish
- Carry out small-scale enabling works and reinstatement’s where required
Experience & Skills Required
- Proven experience in leak detection, including:
- Traditional listening stick methods
- Ground microphones and acoustic correlators
- Experience using CAT & GENNY equipment to locate underground services (including tracing metallic and plastic supply pipes via push wire reels)
- Thermal imaging experience (desirable)
- Knowledge of specialist leak detection technologies
- Ability to troubleshoot complex and problematic mains water systems
- Logical, methodical approach with minimal disturbance/excavation techniques
- Experience reinstating domestic surfaces (e.g. paving slabs, block paving, etc.)
- WIAPS approved (or equivalent) preferred
- Strong written skills for generating detailed technical reports
- Outstanding customer service and communication skills
- Proven problem-solving ability
- Full UK driving licence
- Relevant certifications and formal training (advantageous)
What We Offer
- Long-term career stability
- Provided with a brand new, fully equipped work van & fuel card.
- Training induction. All travel; accommodation & meals are paid for during your training period.
- Overtime is available to increase your earning potential further.
- 24-7 access to well-being services such as a 24-hour GP, counselling & retail discount vouchers.
- Company funded annual eye tests.
- Bonus up to 4% of annual salary.
- 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Loyalty Leave: 1 extra day per year after two years of service, up to a maximum of 25 days holiday.
All applicants will need to complete a DBS Check and Credit Check.
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