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Salary- £35,009 Work Type- Onsite Job Location- Warrington North Wastewater Treatment Works, Gatewarth Industrial Est, Off Liverpool Road, Sankey Bridges, Warrington, WA5 1DS Role Type- Permanent Employment Type- Full Time Working Hours- 37.0 Hours per Week United Utilities' (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society. We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves. We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of. We've got a lot to offer. You'll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution. Benefits A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions Best Doctors Salary Finance Wealth at Work courses Deals and discounts EVolve Car Scheme Employee Assistance Plan Mental health first aiders ShareBuy MORE Choices flexible benefits Enhanced parental leave schemes Job Purpose To support United Utilities (UU) Water Networks to deliver against its regulatory targets and customer promises for leakage control. To be accountable for proactive and reactive leakage detection activities within District Meter Areas (DMAs) and Upstream within District Meter Zones (DMZs). This will involve the deployment and assessment of appropriate leakage detection methodologies, depending upon the technical requirements of the area being assessed. Work in close liaison with the Network Maintenance Alliance (NMA) to ensure the timely and efficient repair and resolution of leakage issues as well as being accountable for proactive private leakage detection to resolution. Accountable for raising repairs through to the NMA as well as supporting the NMA through the repair process to ensure that they are undertaken in a safe, customer focused, timely and cost effective manner. Accountabilities & Responsibilities Conduct proactive and reactive leakage detection using a range of methods including correlating, sounding, step testing, and data loggers, while interpreting flow and pressure data to identify areas of interest. Identify and manage leaks both on the network and customer premises, raising and overseeing repairs through the Network Maintenance Alliance (NMA) to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective resolution. Collaborate with internal teams such as Repair and Maintenance and Water Network Technicians to minimise abortive excavations, support third-party damage assessments, and assist during incidents and events. Ensure compliance and safety by performing risk assessments for planned work, using turbidity monitors for water quality checks, carrying out red-lining activities, and adhering to PPE and vehicle safety standards. Support team development by training and mentoring new staff and apprentices, and liaising with Network Technicians for high-risk assessments and operational planning.#J-18808-Ljbffr