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Powered by Water, Driven by PurposeDo you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK's most stunning landscapes.We're proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we're working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife.Whether you're starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career.Ready to make a splash? Join our team today. Are you an experienced Technician looking for a new role within a high-performing team? We currently have an opportunity available for a Leakage Technician to join our team working in Exewater. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a salary of 28304 - 36932 per annum plus benefits.About the role: The role of the Leakage Technician is to reduce leakage either through proactive leak detection or by following up 'potential leaks' identified by Leak Detectors. This will require the accurate 'pin-pointing' of leak positions and the capture of all necessary details to ensure our Partner contractor or Customer Leakage Team has all the necessary information they require to expedite prompt and effective repairs. The role is aligned to a progression scheme which supports the development and training of individuals to become fully competent, accountable leakage technicians.What you'll be doing:Reducing leakage from the company's potable water networkLocating and pin-pointing leak positionsTracing the route of water pipes and fittingsUndertaking 'step test' as part of a teamMentoring Leakage Detectors to ensure best practice at all timesPerforming basic meter maintenance activitiesUndertaking all duties associated with Customer appointments ensuring company procedures are followed at all timesUndertaking all work with due care and consideration for health and safetyUndertaking any other reasonable tasks required to support the DWS and company visionWhat we are looking for:5 GCSEs or equivalent in Maths, English and a Science subjectNational Water Hygiene CertificateNRSWA - Unit2Manual Handling knowledgeCOSHH knowledge'Confined Space 'awarenessBasic first aidValve operationsRelevant experience of working within leakageExperience of the use of modern leakage control techniques and equipmentRelevant experience in Water Supply NetworksAbility to identify customer leakage issues and the responsibility for repairUse of computer systems which will include both, advanced Strumap, MS Office and Corporate applicationsMap readingGeneral H&S awarenessFull UK Drivers LicenceWhat's in it for you: We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. We're one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition. In return, we offer an excellent range of benefits including:Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidaysA discretionary BonusCompetitive Contributory PensionShare-save SchemeVarious health benefitsWellbeing support programmesA range of Group DiscountsCycle to Work SchemeFinancial support servicesAnd plenty more!Closing Date: 10th AprilWe may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.Our core values, which are essential to our success, are:Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. xjdpvnf Own the challenge.