Job Description

Trunk Main Leakage Trainee Technician
RPS are seeking an Trunk Main Leakage (TML) Trainee Technician to join our Welsh Water contract to be based in Cardiff, South Wales. This is an exciting opportunity for some someone looking to join the water industry.
About The Team:
The RPS Asset, Surveying, and Inspection (AS&I) team provides industry leading services to the UK Water Industry and our employees are involved in services supporting Water Networks, Drainage, Surveying, Leakage Consultancy, Water Resources and Efficiency. The team analyse complex data and provide pragmatic solutions. This includes reducing water leakage and preventing flooding and pollution in local communities.
Our Welsh Water's asset management and delivery professionals, develop and deliver industry leading solutions in flooding, pollution, water quality and leakage. Our teams find and repair leaks on the network to minimise water wastage, which is good for Welsh Water customers and the environment.
About You:
As a key member of the Asset, Surveying, and Inspection (AS&I) business, your role as TML Technician is critical to our strategic priorities - to deliver great work for our clients by providing excellent customer service and executing complex operational tasks. Whether you are just starting out or taking the next step in your career, this position provides an opportunity for you to progress with RPS.
You will need to work flexibly, working 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:

• Learn how to take responsibility for Risk Assessment and Health & Safety Management
• Develop a knowledge of leakage detection and distribution networks
• Gain an understanding of GIS and DMA
• Become First Aid Trained
• Become Confined Space Trained
• Develop an advanced knowledge of leak noise correlator - Laptop based.
• Develop hydrophone knowledge
• Learn how to survey and walk TM mains
• Develop a good understanding of utility tracing

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• An individual with a strong commitment to Health and Safety
• A strong Customer Service ethos and track record
• Experience of meeting targets
• Computer literacy on Microsoft 360 Suite and Work Management Systems and applications.
• Clear and fluent communication skills, both written and oral
• Flexibility to work across all North Wales
• A working knowledge of working within Utilities and Water Distribution is advantageous.
• Knowledge of trunk-main distribution and leakage is advantageous

Qualifications:

• Full UK driving license

Health and Safety:
This role may involve:

• Moving heavy items including inspection chamber covers.

• Working in all weather conditions (this could include night work also).

• You may be required to work in confined spaces and on highways.

• Please note mandatory drugs and alcohol tests are undertaken for this role and a DBS check will be undertaken.

What's in it for you?
A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you'll be supported as far as you want to go. A career here is far from ordinary. Here you're not a number; you are part of the solution.
Why RPS?
We're 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 that's right for them. We also understand the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment. With agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we trust our people to find the right balance to meet client needs - this is a workplace that works for you.
About RPS, a Tetra Tech Company:
RPS, part of Tetra Tech since January 2023, is a global firm that defines, designs, and manages projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. As part of Tetra Tech's 28,000-strong team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource-scarce world. By leveraging our global expertise, we enable our clients to develop winning solutions for their clients and communities.
As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to provide market-leading development and project opportunities for our people, supporting their growth while addressing the challenges that matter. 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. If this opportunity suits your career journey, we'd love to hear from you. All applications will be considered. Ready to apply? Please have your CV ready and continue with your application online.
Recruitment Agencies:
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