Leak Detection Technician

Job description

Work Location: UK-wide (must be willing to work away)

Company: Facilities & Project Solutions Ltd (FM Division of D&G Utilities)

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience

About Us

Facilities & Project Solutions Ltd, the FM division of D&G Utilities, specialises in delivering reactive maintenance services to leading national clients across retail, commercial, and leisure sectors. As a trusted partner to blue-chip organisations, we pride ourselves on providing reliable, high-quality infrastructure support. With continued growth, we are seeking a skilled and proactive Underground Water Leak Detection Engineer to join and strengthen our national operations.

The Role

As an Underground Water Leak Detection Engineer, you will be responsible for locating, investigating, and supporting repairs of underground water leaks across a variety of commercial and infrastructure sites throughout the UK. Key duties include:

• Conducting site surveys, identifying meter and valve locations
• Performing leak detection using methods such as:
• Pipe MICs
• Ground MICs
• Gas tracer techniques
• Working on live water networks, including mains, service pipes, and valves
• Operating CAT & Genny equipment in compliance with HSG47 guidelines
• Undertaking excavations using excavators and hand digging techniques
• Using powered tools (e.g., Stihl saws, petrol breakers) and small plant machinery
• Towing trailers and transporting equipment to and from sites
• Assisting with minor reinstatement and civil works
• Collaborating with wider FM and utility teams

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience working with water mains, service pipes, and valves
• Valid and recognised industry-standard registration such as EUSR, CSCS, or CPCS card
• Competency in utility detection using CAT & Genny equipment
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience driving diggers (preferably with NPORS/CPCS certification)
• Working knowledge of HSG47 and safe excavation techniques
• Basic civils and reinstatement skills
• Comfortable operating a range of powered tools
• Willingness to work away from home during the working week

Desirable Qualifications (Training Provided Where Needed)

• Blue Water Hygiene Card (EUSR-approved)
• SHEA Water Card or other CSCS-affiliated utility card
• Butt Fusion / Electrofusion welding experience (EUSR-approved)
• NRSWA (Streetworks) Operative card
• EUSR NG Persons Training
• SPA UKPIA (Petrol Retail – Forecourt Contractors)
• Experience with acoustic or tracer-based leak detection systems
• Familiarity with WIAPS or other recognised utility certification schemes

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on skills and qualifications
• Daily working away enhancement
• Fully covered accommodation and subsistence allowance
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Comprehensive continuous professional development including:
• Training and upskilling on industry-recognised tickets (e.g. EUSR, CSCS, CPCS, NPORS, NRSWA)
• Regular toolbox talks, safety refreshers, and ongoing technical mentoring
• Opportunities to cross-train across water, gas, heating, and civils disciplines

Facilities & Project Solutions Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Rotherham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English