Clean Water Trainer

RPS; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global environmental services firm in Warrington is seeking a Clean Water Trainer to deliver training to leakage staff and ensure RQF completion. This role involves flexible working, including weekends and travel, while requiring a strong knowledge of water network hydraulics and training experience. The position offers opportunities for personal development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Personal development plan

Transparent career pathway

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Demonstrable working knowledge of leakage detection techniques.
• Experience in maintaining training targets.
• Ability to work flexibly including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health and Safety is maintained at all times.
• Undertake registration activities of all RQF staff.
• Deliver training and assess leakage staff performance.
• Provide weekly training trackers on leakage training.

Skills

Good understanding of computer software packages

Track record of training and classroom delivery

Ability to interpret water network schematics

Knowledge of Water Network Hydraulics

Excellent communication skills

Well-organised with ability to manage own workload

Ability to work well under pressure

Training/teaching background

Education

Train the trainer qualification or equivalent

IOSH Managing Safely or similar

RQF Qualifications

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Microsoft 365 Suite

GIS software

Job description

RPS, a Tetra Tech Company, is looking to hire a Clean Water Trainer to be based out of our Warrington office.

You will report to the Regional Managers and be responsible for the RQF completion, training and mentoring of all leakage staff, ensuring the use of all best‑practice leakage methods and helping in the delivery of leakage reduction and performance within the UK and Ireland.

Prominently based in Wales, you will deliver training to leakage staff and spend 40% of your additional time delivering RQF completion across all profit centres and contracts. The role requires flexibility and the willingness to work away from home to ensure delivery.

About the Team

The RPS Asset, Surveying, and Inspection (AS&I) team provides industry leading services to the UK Water Industry. Our employees support Water Networks, Drainage, Surveying, Leakage Consultancy, Water Resources and Efficiency. We analyse complex data and provide pragmatic solutions, including reducing water leakage and preventing flooding and pollution in local communities.

Our Welsh Water asset‑management and delivery professionals develop and deliver industry‑leading solutions in flooding, pollution, water quality and leakage. We find and repair leaks on the network to minimise water wastage, benefiting Welsh Water customers and the environment.

About You

As a key member of the AS&I business, your role as Clean Water Trainer 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 offers an opportunity to progress with RPS.

You will need to work flexibly, including weekends, evenings, and overtime if required. You must be willing to travel to different locations and enjoy working outdoors as you will mostly be outside, rain or shine.

Your Responsibilities

• Ensure Health and Safety is maintained, upholding RPS Company Policies at all times.
• Undertake the registration activities of all RQF staff, provide starter packs/folders and support completion of RQF level 2 for all staff.
• Complete and assess all leakage staff within the structure of each profit centre.
• Undertake training and complete detailed individual training matrix/plans.
• Ensure the regional training matrix is updated and reported as per client/RPS expectations.
• Assess and ensure good leakage practice is always adhered to and reported.
• Work closely with under‑performing staff to ensure targets are achieved and maintained.
• Ensure training targets are achieved and records updated.
• Provide weekly training trackers on all leakage training and develop training plans for each Technician/Engineer, delivering, and presenting information using PowerPoint.
• Attend client meetings when required.
• Trial new equipment and produce detailed reports.
• Build and maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues, other contractors, and clients.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Good understanding and demonstrable working knowledge of computer software packages (Microsoft, GIS, and specific technical programs).
• Track record of training and classroom delivery.
• Ability to interpret and understand water network schematics and plans to a high standard.
• Very good all‑round knowledge of Water Network Hydraulics, Leakage Detection Techniques, Monitoring and reporting of Leakage Levels, and other issues associated with the Clean Water Industry.
• Excellent working knowledge of leakage delivery.
• Ability to quickly learn new theories, techniques, and working methods associated with duties and tasks and deliver to leakage staff.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to enable effective communication with internal and external colleagues, other technical specialists, consultants, and senior internal and external managers.
• Well‑organised with the ability to manage own workload and work to allocated deadlines.
• Ability to work well under pressure and with conflicting deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and high standards.
• Enjoys working as a team and has a flexible “can‑do” attitude, possessing a cooperative attitude to working and giving and receiving help.
• Flexibility to work away on various projects.
• Background experience in training/teaching, training qualifications.

Qualifications

• Train the trainer qualification or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience of success in a similar environment.
• Computer literacy on Microsoft 365 Suite and work‑management systems and applications.
• IOSH Managing Safely or similar.
• RQF Qualifications.
• Full UK driving licence.

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.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their well‑being.

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!

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