Experienced Leakage Technician - United Utilities

RPS are seeking Experienced Leakage Technicians for our United Utilities contract covering the North West region. This is a 12‑month contract with the possibility of extension and an immediate start.

We’re RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design, and manage projects that create shared value in a complex, urbanising, and resource‑scarce world. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion for solving the problems that matter, and where you’ll be supported every step of the way. Here is where you come to build a career.

• Conduct detailed investigation of the water network to identify leakage & unaccounted for consumption.
• Utilise equipment to pinpoint leak location and promote repairs, on both public and private ground.
• Attend and support maintenance teams as and when required.
• Step testing and Pressure Zero Testing of water network.
• Detailed reporting via data collection apps.

• Prior water network experience (required).
• Competent technician with experience or understanding of correlation, ground mic, quantification, and step testing.
• Be able to demonstrate experience working in a similar role.
• Fully competent in utility tracing, noise logging and asset surveying.
• EUSR water hygiene card (desired).
• EUSR DOMS card (desired).
• NRSWA Unit 2 accreditation (desired).
• Ability to work pan‑Scotland (required).
• Competent IT skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence (required).

• Lifting heavy inspection covers.
• Work in all weathers which could include night work.

Please note drugs and alcohol testing is undertaken for this role.

Please note that if you currently work on the United Utilities Framework we won’t be able to progress.

We offer a competitive salary plus extensive benefits. We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. As an accredited training provider, we support learning and development for everyone, with a personal development plan and a transparent career pathway that puts you in the driving seat of your career.

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.

Selection will be a one‑stage interview, either in person or via MS Teams. All applications will be considered.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and work in partnership with Inclusive Employers. We’re also proud to support reservists and their families, having signed the Armed Forces Covenant. An inclusive culture enables our people to do things differently, working in ways to suit them while delivering their best for RPS.

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.