Job Description

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This job description outlines the key accountabilities of and output required from the post holder. It is not an exhaustive list and the role may change and evolve over time.

Job title:

Leak Detection Engineer

Location:

National - Travel within county and surrounding counties required on a daily basis

Reports to:

Lisa Hannington, Director

Profile:

You will be ambitious in all of your endeavours and work with vision. With proven experience in plumbing and heating or leak detection, you will be confident in accurately identifying mains leaks, heating leaks and leaks in multiple dwellings, or have a strong foundation of knowledge and skills to build on.

LDS is of the highest calibre and prides itself on being the UK's leading leak detection company. Leak detection engineers are therefore expected to offer an unparalleled service in terms of customer care and locating the source of a leak.

On a daily basis, leak detection engineers will complete a thorough inspection and survey of the site premises they have been assigned and on completion, write a full and comprehensive report, detailing findings. Attending two surveys a day is typical and may increase during busy periods. Surveys are assigned based on distance from residing area and overnight hotel stays are necessary on occasion.

If you are someone who likes a challenge, strives for success in everything they do and is dedicated to the success of those around you, this may be the role for you.

Salary range includes a competitve salary plus company bonus and benefits.

Core responsibilities:

- Carry out daily leak detection activities that aid the company in meeting its targets

- Stay up to date with current skills and qualifications to improve performance

- To maintain leak detection equipment using the correct operation conditions as directed, including cleaning of cases and company vehicle

- Set up and break down equipment after each survey in a safe and professional manner

- Adequate and accurate completion of all paperwork in a timely manner, including detailed reports identifying the type and location of the leak

- Ensure work areas are safe and in line with health and safety procedures

- Deliver high quality customer service with careful attention to detail

- Use initiative and problem solving skills to analyse scenarios and locate leaks

- Travel within county, surrounding counties and further where required

Skills and experience

Essential:

- 2 years + experience in the plumbing and heating or leak detection industry

- Expertise surrounding leak detection equipment and methods, heating systems and pipework

- Excellent written communication and time management skills

- Proven problem solving skills and ability to think outside the box

- Customer focused

- Able to work independently and with initiative

- Excellent time management skills

- Basic IT skills so that can easily adapt to using new software

- Full driving licence

Desirable:

- Experience in leak detection industry dealing with various types of leaks hidden in internal and external pipework

- Experience in report writing comprehensive reports to tight and competing deadlines while managing workload effectively

Benefits:

- Competitive salary

- Annual bonus

- Training and career development

- Part of a leading and supportive team in leak detection

- Christmas party and summer team building days

- Early Friday finish

To apply, please send your CV and complete our application form using this link: https://form.jotform.com/202814003145340. Please note, if the application form is not completed your application will not be considered.

The above job description is a guide to the work you may be required to undertake but does not form part of your contract of employment and may change to reflect changing circumstances.

LDS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Commission pay Loyalty bonus Performance bonus Quarterly bonus Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Company car Company events Gym membership
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Overtime
Experience:

Plumbing: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: On the road