Acoustic Logging Technician - United Utilities

Acoustic Logging Technician - United Utilities

RPS is seeking trainee Acoustic Logging Technicians for our United Utilities contract to take acoustic samples, which indicate leakage, on the water network. We have opportunities available in the North West. The project is based from the Warrington office but we are hoping to receive applications from Merseyside, Lancashire and Greater Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to develop their skills and experience with one of the UK’s leading Environmental Consultancies.

About

The Team

The RPS Asset, Surveying, and Inspection (AS&I) team provides industry‑leading services to the UK Water Industry. 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, including reducing water leakage and preventing flooding and pollution in local communities. Our team assess, diagnose, and determine the most appropriate solution to reduce leakage and fully support the delivery of regulatory targets.

About

You

As a key member of the AS&I business, your role as Acoustic Logging 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.

Requirements:
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 most of your work is conducted outside, rain or shine.

Your Responsibilities

• Locate water main fittings using plans
• Deploy and retrieve loggers that record acoustic data to help locate leakage

Skills, Knowledge, And Experience

• You enjoy working outdoors, as most of your work is conducted outside, rain or shine
• Good standard of basic maths and English
• Basic IT skills
• Willing to work occasional nights, weekends and overtime as required
• Good hearing
• Organised and tidy
• Take pride in your work and take good care of work equipment and tools
• Happy working alone and as part of a team

(Full training will be provided)

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence

Health and Safety

• Move heavy items including inspection chamber covers
• Work in all weather conditions (this could include night work also)
• May be required to work in confined spaces and on highways
• Mandatory drugs and alcohol tests are undertaken 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!

Ready to apply? Please have your CV ready and continue with your application online.

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.

Recruitment Agencies

We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.

Seniority level: Internship

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Business Consulting and Services

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