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Overview RPS are seeking a Trainee Leakage Technician to join our Water Operations Division in Northern Ireland. We are currently seeking someone based in Ulster. Our team of Leakage Engineers are at the heart of our strategic priorities to deliver great work for our clients by providing excellent customer service and executing complex operational tasks. This is a permanent, full-time position. Working hours: Monday to Friday 07:00 - 15:30 plus overtime, bonus and benefits. You will also be allocated a company van. About The Team The RPS Asset, Surveying, and Inspection (AS&I) team provides industry leading services to the UK Water Industry. Our employees support Water Networks, Drainage, Surveying, Leakage Consultancy, Water Resources and Efficiency. The team analyses complex data and provides pragmatic solutions, including reducing water leakage and preventing flooding and pollution in local communities. Our team assesses, diagnoses, and determines the most appropriate solution to reduce leakage and supports the delivery of regulatory targets, pinpointing leakage with a high degree of accuracy to deliver a great service for clients. About You As a key member of the Asset, Surveying, and Inspection (AS&I) business, your role as Trainee Leakage Technician is critical to our strategic priorities to deliver great work for our clients by providing excellent customer service and executing complex operational tasks. This position provides an opportunity to progress with RPS. You will need to work flexibly, including weekends, evenings and overtime if required. Be willing to travel to different locations. It is essential that you enjoy working outdoors, as come rain or shine, you will mostly be outside. Your Responsibilities This is a great first step into a career in the water industry. Full training and one-to-one mentorship will be provided. Reporting to the Team Leader, you will ensure the delivery of leakage reduction by using your expertise to resolve complex operational issues, including detecting both proactive and reactive leaks on our clients network using a combination of methods. Assess, diagnose, and determine the most appropriate solution to reduce leakage and support the delivery of regulatory targets, pinpointing leakage with a high level of accuracy. Ensure Health and Safety is maintained. Achieve KPI targets and deliver leakage detection/reduction within DMAs. Attend excavations requested by R&M to assist leak location. Train and mentor assistant Leakage Technicians. Assume responsibility for general admin tasks, e.g., electronic timesheet submissions, weekly vehicle checks and defect reporting. Form and maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues, contractors, and the client. Skills, Knowledge, And Experience Any prior experience in a similar role is useful; we will train you in water network hydraulics, leakage detection techniques, monitoring/reporting of leakage levels and other issues in the clean water industry. You will learn utility tracing, noise logging and step-testing planning/operation to build experience in leakage monitoring, pressure/flow and data capture techniques. You should be open and willing to learn new methods. Able to work well under pressure and meet conflicting deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and high standards. Team player with a collaborative attitude, flexible and eager to share knowledge. Good written and verbal communication skills. Customer-focused and able to build and maintain great working relationships. Able to work quickly and accurately report on findings. Qualifications Full UK driving licence. Health And Safety This role may involve moving heavy items (e.g., inspection chamber covers), working in all weather conditions (including night work), and you may be required to work in confined spaces and on highways. Mandatory drugs and alcohol tests are undertaken for this role and a DBS check will be undertaken. Whats in it for you? A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway put you in the driving seat of your career. Youll be supported as far as you want to go. A career here is not ordinary; you are part of the solution. Why RPS? Were a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We understand the need to work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work-life balance thats right for them. We value collaboration and social connection in the office environment, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard. About RPS, a Tetra Tech Company RPS is part of Tetra Tech since January 2023. We are a global firm that defines, designs, and manages projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. As part of Tetra Techs 28,000-strong team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value. Our people drive our success, and this is where you come to build a career. Kickstart your adventure with endless possibilities within AS&I! What happens next? If we feel you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange a competency interview. All applications will be considered. Ready to apply? Please have your CV ready and continue with your application online. Recruitment Agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website for further information. #J-18808-Ljbffr