Leakage Analyst

Salary - £38,346
Work Type - Onsite
Job Location - Oldham Wastewater Treatment Works Oldham, OL9 9XD, United Kingdom
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

What You Will Be Doing:

You'll be responsible for analysis and interpretation of flow and pressure data to ensure effective and efficient deployment of detection resources with your business area for both DMA and Upstream leakage activities as well as:

• Data accuracy & analysis: Ensure all reported data is reliable, accurate, and complete through collecting, processing, and analysing operational and asset data.
• Leakage monitoring & response: Monitor flow changes, identify leakage issues, and support timely and effective resolution.
• Reporting & systems expertise: Produce DMA and upstream leakage reports and act as a key user for systems like Netbase & INS, maintaining accurate asset data.
• Operational planning & coordination: Identify priority areas, schedule detection team activities, and collaborate with internal teams to improve efficiency and meet targets.
• Compliance & continuous improvement: Ensure adherence to health and safety standards, review data quality, and take responsibility for personal development.

What We Are Looking for

To be considered for this role you'll need to be educated to a good standard – minimum ONC or equivalent qualification and be able to demonstrate good technical understanding. You'll have an understanding of water network connectivity, pressure control and leakage detection methods as well as understanding the impact Leakage has on UUs vision to be a world class operator of utility infrastructure. You'll also be:

• Proactive & self-motivated: Confident in handling tasks independently, using initiative to manage workload effectively and meet strict deadlines.
• Teamwork & performance focus: Strong team player with a proven track record of achieving goals, objectives, and performance targets.
• Interpersonal & communication skills: Demonstrates strong interpersonal abilities to collaborate effectively with wider teams.
• Technical & system expertise: Experienced in Microsoft Office (including advanced Excel), Microsoft Teams (including Planner), and Netbase.
• Industry experience: Significant operational experience within the water industry, contributing to high-performance team delivery.

We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.