Leakage Specialist

P.N. Daly Ltd are the number one leakage detection company in the UK. We provide leakage management solutions to ensure a sustainable environment for the future specialising in detection services. We are committed to key issues such as water leakage reduction management, water conservation and demand management. As a first tier framework supplier to some of the largest water companies in the UK we provide our clients with solutions that deliver quality through effective contract management, innovation and cost effective best practices.

**The Role**:
A rare opportunity has arisen within the leakage reduction Project in the Southern Water Sussex Region (Horsham Office). This team is dedicated to delivering leakage savings across district metered areas using a variety of methodologies.

The role will provide support and coaching for the leakage reduction field teams working across Sussex, improving the capability and effectiveness of the reduction team. As a leakage specialist, your duties will include leakage surveys, night surveys, DMA isolations, step testing, meter validation, valve integrity and pressure tests, data analysis and detailed interrogation of flow & pressure data.

Experience of Leakage control & network operations is critical with the ability to work in a team or as an individual, guiding and coaching teams for the right outcome and/or solution.

We value our people and if you have the motivation, passion and drive to succeed, along with meeting the criteria below we want you to join us:
**Hours of Work**:
40 Hours per week Monday to Friday with a minimum of two nights per week.

**Salary**:
Very competitive salary with night enhancements and Bonus

**Requirements**:

- Individuals with a minimum of 3 years Water in Leakage Management.
- Relevant Network Experience, including the operation of assets on water networks
- Carrying out distribution main isolations
- Conducting Pressure, Flow, or Noise data logging
- Experience in Step testing
- Familiarity with DMA integrity tests
- Clean water quality sampling, such as chlorine and turbidity readings, with an understanding of sampling frequency
- Experience of working with skilled employees at differing levels.
- Extensive experience of working in a multi-faceted Leakage operational environment, with a proven ability to develop, optimise and ultimately implement culture and performance improvements.
- A thorough technical knowledge of active leakage control activities and Network Operations.
- Understanding of hydraulics, valve operation, pressure, flow and leakage monitoring/control/data-analytics.
- Computer literate with corporate software packages and a good knowledge of Microsoft Teams/Excel/Word is essential.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety management & requirements.

**What's in it for you?**:
As well as a friendly, supportive working environment and opportunities for development, the role also offers:

- Company pension - People’s Pension Scheme
- 20 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays.
- Night enhancement in addition to salary.
- Company vehicle.
- In house training support.
- Company Mobile Phone.
- Company Fuel card for business use
- Mental Health and Wellbeing support/guidance.
- Chance to become part of a highly successful team.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus

**Experience**:

- Step testing: 3 years (required)
- leakage detection: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: LS SWS HNTS