Job Description

The role

Our Leakage infrastructure department plays a significant part in our overall leakage management strategy.


As a Leakage Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for the maintenance all leakage infrastructure assets (district flow meters, pressure reduction valves (PRVs) and remote data loggers) within a defined area of the Business, the operability of which impacts the 'Prevention', 'Awareness' & 'Locate' elements of our PALM (Prevent, Awareness, Locate, Mend) leakage management strategy. Undertaking all of this in a safe, high performing and efficient way.

What you'll be doing

Servicing our PRV assets Calibration and verification of district flow meters Replacement of loggers and transmitters Identify, investigate, and implement solutions for faulty equipment Commissioning of new schemes/assets Supervise and specify our requirements to construction gangs undertaking leakage infrastructure works Complete planned and reactive flushing activities on the network if required to enable infrastructure maintenance and commissioning Investigate operational supply and pressure issues, identifying and successfully implementing solutions Contribute to zero harm culture by ensuring all activities are carried out in safe manner Participate on the PRV standby rota.

What you need:

Understanding of water supply networks and associated equipment Competence in PRV and meter maintenance Competence in remote data logging equipment/systems and their installation and repair Network operations (valving/flushing) experience Confident in the use of a computer for emails, recording activity etc Full UK Driving License

Recruitment Process:

Closing date: 3rd August 2025

The Talent Acquisition Partner managing this position will be in touch once the advert has closed to inform you if you are unsuccessful or successful at the shortlisting stage.

Benefits:

Base salary: 40,137 Flex Allowance: 4,884

Total package: 45,021

Learning and development opportunities, including mentoring and a range of formal courses and open learning resources. Entry into the company annual bonus scheme. Annual leave from

23-27

rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days. A 'Celebration Day' in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them. A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%) We offer a range of family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave. Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best. Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health. Discounts at a Range of Retail Outlets and on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme. Up to 4 Affinity days a year to volunteer in the community. Life Assurance. Disability confident: if you need to apply in a different format, please contact us

Disability Confident Employer

Disability Confident is a voluntary government scheme which Affinity Water has signed up to. It means we are committed to employing, fairly assessing, and supporting our disabled employees through reasonable adjustments and an inclusive culture.


Offer an interview scheme


As a Disability Confident employer, we commit to offering interviews to disabled candidates who evidence that they meet the essential criteria for the role and who opt in on the application form. To see all the essential criteria please contact the Talent Acquisition lead to request the full job description.


Please note that in some situations where we have a very high volume of applications, it may not be practical to offer interviews to everyone, in which case we commit to take through a fair and proportionate number, offering interviews to those disabled candidates who best meet the criteria.


What is a disability?


A disability is a long-term physical or mental health condition that has a substantial impact on someone's day-to-day activities.


What if I need adjustments during the recruitment process?


Please contact the Talent Acquisition lead mentioned on the job advert if you need any adjustments during the process.

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