Trainee Leakage Technician

Wrcgroup; Swindon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A water consulting company in Swindon is seeking a Trainee Leakage Technician to assist in delivering water projects. The role requires a full UK driving licence with the ability to drive a medium-wheelbase van. You will help with pipeline inspections and installation of technology. This physically demanding job offers a salary starting at £27,000, with potential earnings up to £35,000 through overtime. Benefits include life assurance and a healthcare plan after probation.

Benefits

Life assurance

Private health care plan after probation

Flexible benefits programme

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence with the ability to drive a 3.5-tonne medium-wheelbase van.
• Desire to work outdoors in all weather.
• Willingness to work away once a month for a period of time.
• Ability to cover night and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clean and dirty water projects in line with business requirements and customer expectations.
• Ensure projects are undertaken safely and environmentally responsibly.
• Work with the planner to ensure schedule changes are communicated.
• Maintain adherence to governance, processes and systems throughout the project lifecycle.
• Meet company and client Health and Safety requirements.

Skills

Good communication skills

Knowledge of Microsoft 365

Good fitness for physically demanding job

Job description

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WRc, a member of RSK Group, is looking for Trainee Leakage Technicians to join their team in Swindon on a full‑time, permanent basis. No experience required, but you must have a full UK driving licence with the ability to drive a 3.5‑tonne medium‑wheelbase van. The role is physically demanding, largely involving daily travel from our Swindon office to London, with occasional national and international assignments.

The role offers great opportunities for career progression within the team. You will assist in carrying out pipeline inspection surveys and help install cutting‑edge technology systems for colleagues to analyse back in the office. All tools and equipment will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver clean and dirty water projects in line with business requirements and customer expectations.
• Ensure projects are undertaken safely and environmentally responsibly, meeting cost, time and quality standards.
• Work with the planner to ensure schedule changes are communicated to all stakeholders for successful delivery.
• Maintain adherence to governance, processes and systems throughout the project lifecycle.
• Meet company and client Health and Safety requirements.

Person Specification

• A full UK driving licence with the ability to drive a 3.5‑tonne medium‑wheelbase van.
• Desire to work outdoors in all weather.
• Construction background is an advantage but not essential.
• Good communication skills and knowledge of Microsoft 365.
• Good fitness to cope with a physically demanding job.
• Willingness to work away once a month for a period of time.
• Ability to cover night and weekend work.

Salary and Benefits

• £27,000 with potential to earn up to £35,000 including overtime.
• Life assurance.
• Private health care plan after probationary period.
• Flexible benefits programme, including optional additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership.

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.