Trainee USL Leakage Technician

1. Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services.
2. The Asset Survey & Inspection team at RPS are seeking a Trainee USL Inspector for the Welsh Water contract to be based in South Wales.
3. we offer 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.

The Asset Survey & Inspection team at RPS are seeking a Trainee USL Inspector for the Welsh Water contract to be based in South Wales.

About RPS:

We’re RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design, and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. And where you’ll be supported every step of the way. Here is where you come to build a career.   

About The Role:

With the support of our experience USL Inspector team, you will learn how to survey Trunk Main (TM) District Metered Areas(DMA's) to a high standard. Develop an understanding of flow and pressure management. Learn how to distribute and collate information from Data Loggers and how to produce detailed reports.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Develop an understanding of Risk Assessment and Health & Safety Management
• Develop a good knowledge of leakage detection and distribution networks
• Develop an understanding of GIS and DMA
• Take part in role specific training courses -First Aid, Confined Space Training
• Learn how to Survey and walk TM mains
• Develop a good understanding of utility tracing
• Work towards KPI's and Targets
• Learn how to create detailed reports

Who We’re Looking For:

• Willingness to learn
• A strong Customer Service ethos
• Computer literacy on Microsoft 360 Suite and Work Management Systems and applications.
• Ability to work to deadlines and achieve targets.
• Clear and fluent communication skills, both written and oral
• A working knowledge of working within Utilities and Water Distribution is advantageous.
• Knowledge of trunk-main distribution and leakage is advantageous.
• Flexibility to work across all South Wales
• Full UK driving license

What’s In It For You:

Here you’ll find true support and encouragement. We’re an accredited training provider and we support learning and development for everyone. 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 wellbeing.