Data Logger Operative (Maintenance) - South East Water

RPS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy based in Basingstoke is seeking a Data Logger Operative (Maintenance) to take noise samples on the water network. The role involves deploying and maintaining pressure logging equipment, and excellent communication skills are essential. You will work outdoors and may be required to travel and work flexible hours. This is an entry-level contract position offering development opportunities.

Benefits

Personal development plan

Transparent career pathway

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pressure loggers is advantageous but not essential.
• Experience with lone working preferred.
• Excellent communication skills for positive customer interactions.

Responsibilities

• Deploy pressure logging equipment across the water network.
• Install and maintain pressure loggers on the water networks.
• Download and upload data from logging equipment.
• Read water network plans and schematics.
• Conduct out-of-hours work if required.

Skills

Pressure logger knowledge

Experience with lone working

Excellent communication skills

PC literacy in Microsoft Office

Health and safety knowledge

Education

Full UK driving licence (Manual)

EUSR – National Water & Hygiene

Streetworks

Confined Space (Medium Risk)

Valve Ops

Job description

Join to apply for the Data Logger Operative (Maintenance) – South East Water role at RPS.

RPS is seeking a Data Logger Operative (Maintenance) for our South East Water contract to take noise samples on the water network. Opportunities are available in Basingstoke, Kent and Sussex. This is a great opportunity to develop your 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. The team analyses complex data and provides pragmatic solutions, reducing water leakage and preventing flooding and pollution in local communities.

About You

As a key member of the AS&I business, your role as Data Logger Operative (Maintenance) is critical to our strategic priorities – delivering great work for our clients by providing excellent customer service and executing complex operational tasks.

You will need to work flexibly, including weekends, evenings and overtime if required. Be willing to travel to different locations and enjoy working outdoors, rain or shine.

Your Responsibilities

Your skills keep infrastructure running. We’re delivering critical projects that renew and protect the UK’s essential services, offering growth in a respectful environment.

• Daily deployment of pressure logging ‘Lift and Shift’ equipment throughout our water network
• Installing and maintaining pressure loggers on the water networks (AZP/CPP)
• Downloading/uploading data from logging equipment
• Reading water network plans and schematics
• Identifying water network fittings for deployment
• Potential requirement for out-of-hours (night/early start) work
• Co‑ordination of weekly activities with Line Managers
• Completion of job forms, timesheets, and other required information
• Ensuring Safe Working Methods are applied (SSOW)

Skills, Knowledge, And Experience

• Pressure logger knowledge is an advantage, but not essential.
• Experience with lone working.
• Excellent communication skills for positive customer interactions.
• PC literacy, especially in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Health and safety knowledge and capability to operate equipment and tools within an operational environment.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (Manual)
• EUSR – National Water & Hygiene
• Streetworks
• Confined Space (Medium Risk)
• Valve Ops

Health And Safety

• Moving heavy items including inspection chamber covers.
• Working in all weather conditions, including night work.
• Work in confined spaces and on highways.
• Mandatory drugs and alcohol tests will be undertaken, and a DBS check will be required.

What’s in it for you?

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway put you in the driving seat of your career. A career here is far from ordinary – 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 and empower our people to create a work‑life balance that’s right for them. We also recognize the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment.

About RPS, a Tetra Tech Company

RPS, part of Tetra Tech since January 2023, is a global firm defining, designing and managing 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.

Kickstart your adventure with endless possibilities within AS&I!

If we feel you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange a competency interview. All applications will be considered. Please have your CV ready and continue with your application online.

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Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Contract

Job Function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services

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