Network Leakage Technician (Days)

Job Description

Salary - £36,320
Work Type - Onsite
Job Location - Warrington North Wastewater Treatment Works, Gatewarth Industrial Est, Off Liverpool Road, Sankey Bridges, Warrington, WA5 1DS
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.

The Role:

The Network Leakage Technician (Days) plays a vital role in supporting water network performance by helping to reduce leakage and meet regulatory, customer, and efficiency targets. Reporting to the Leakage Team Leader, the position focuses on delivering against the Distribution Operations Maintenance Strategy (DOMS) through both proactive and reactive leakage detection. Acting as a “leakage champion,” the technician analyses flow and pressure data to identify potential issues and applies appropriate detection methods such as correlating, sounding, step testing, and data logging. The role involves raising repair work, supporting incident response, and carrying out key operational activities including valve operations, mains flushing, and supply interruptions. In addition, the technician is responsible for installing and maintaining monitoring equipment, conducting water quality tests, and ensuring accurate system updates. Strict compliance with Health and Safety regulations, including confined space entry and risk assessments, is essential. The role also requires collaboration with wider teams, maintaining vehicles and equipment, and completing administrative tasks, all contributing to maintaining network integrity and delivering reliable service to customers.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Act as a “leakage champion,” carrying out proactive and reactive leak detection based on data analysis and network requirements.
• Interpret flow and pressure data to identify target areas and apply appropriate detection methods (e.g. correlating, sounding, step testing, loggers).
• Raise and manage repair work, including coordinating network interruptions and supporting incident response activities.
• Carry out key operational tasks such as valve operations, DMA interrogation, mains flushing, equipment setup, and water quality testing.
• Ensure full compliance with Health and Safety standards while maintaining equipment, completing admin tasks, and supporting team operations in-day and out of hours.

What We Are Looking For:

• Required to comply with all Health and Safety procedures
• Capable of operating all machinery, equipment and tools within a difficult working environment
• Team working and communication skills will be an integral requirement of the role
• Be able to demonstrate the competency to work as part of a high performance team whilst having a proven record of achieving goals, objectives and scorecard measures
• This role would be ideal for those people with significant leakage detection and operational experience of the water network

Essential Qualifications

• You will be educated to a good standard – preferably GCSE grade C or above, City and Guilds, or able to demonstrate technical skills
• Full Clean Driving License is Essential

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

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.