Leakage Technician

Location: Ipswich District Office

Contract: Permanent/40 Hours a week (with flexibility for Part-Time)

Salary: circa 29455 use of company van for work purpose only

At Anglian Water our values are that together we will: Build trust do the right thing and we are always exploring.

Who we are

Integrated Maintenance Repair & Development Services (IMRDS) Alliance Part of the Anglian Water network focuses on infrastructure maintenance work and is responsible for: water network pressure management finding and fixing leaks replacing lead pipes and repairing burst mains.

What will you be doing

Employed directly by Anglian Water your role as a Leakage Field Technician is crucial. Without you our water supply would suffer and there would be a huge impact for our customers.

We are looking for you to carry out a full range of leak detection activities whilst providing a first-class service to our customers. Responding to alarms and changes in statistical data youll have a fully equipped van the training necessary to conduct the work and travel to the areas within the water network where potential leaks have been identified in order to locate and move them to be resolved within agreed timescales.

This is a reactive and proactive field-based role; youll support with planned maintenance and be the first on the scene to identify unexpected leaks. Developing your leak detection skills every day youll be trained to use specialist electronic means and data to locate hidden leaks on our water network. When you join the team youll be provided with plenty of hands-on training and job shadowing and work towards becoming NRSWA accredited & LTO trained (licence to operate).

As a valued employee youll be entitled to:

• Personal private health care
• 26 days annual leave rising with length of service
• Access to a company vehicle tools and all uniform and PPE
• Competitive pension scheme Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%
• Bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.

What does it take to be a Leakage Field Technician

Youll be enthusiastic hardworking and ambitious with a real desire to drive your career forward and have a passion for hands-on work and problem solving. Keen to learn new things with excellent customer service skills and a reasonable knowledge of use of IT equipment such as tablets and mobile phones youll be a good communicator with a desire to make a solid contribution to your team.

Previous operational leakage experience including leak detection resolving customer supply pipe leaks distribution and leakage repair is advantageous but not necessary as full training will be given. A willingness to work at nights and weekends as required from time to time is also essential to this role.

Why Anglian Water

We are passionate and committed to the learning and development of our people making sure they have the right skills and knowledge to be successful and to help achieve their potential. We also take Health and Safety very seriously in everything that we do. This role offers a rewarding company bonus scheme.

If you are offered a job with us youll be subject to the relevant/standard employment checks including: your right to work in the UK references driving licence and identity checks. Depending on your role you may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

If successful in your application you will benefit from access to a company vehicle so a full driving licence is essential.

Inclusion is for everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer which means well consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression ethnic origin nationality religion or beliefs age sexual orientation disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes and were committed to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong.

Closing date:23rd February 2026

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