Leakage Detection - Register your interest
| Posting date: | 12 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 December 2025 |
| Location: | Oxfordshire, Home Counties, OX4 4XU |
| Company: | Thames Water |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 58710724 |
Summary
Location: Thames Valley region
Hours: 36/38 hrs, shifts, Standby
Roles Available:
- Technicians
- Technical Specialists
- Team Manager
Over the coming months, we’re looking for passionate people—from both skilled and unskilled backgrounds—to join our Water Networks teams across the Thames Valley region. We’re expanding our Water Networks teams and looking for people who want to help keep water flowing for millions of customers. Leakage reduction is one of our biggest priorities—every litre saved helps protect our environment and ensures a reliable supply for our communities. Whether you’re skilled or new to the industry, you’ll play a vital role in reducing leakage, improving network performance, and ensuring our assets are safe and reliable. You’ll work with colleagues and partners, use technology and data to solve problems, validate information, and make a real difference every day.
What you'll be doing:
- Detect and repair leaks using advanced tools and technology
- Monitor network performance and validate data to target leakage effectively
- Work closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver solutions
- Help keep our assets safe, reliable, and performing
- Reduce disruption for customers and communities
What you should bring:
- A calm approach under pressure and pride in solving problems
- Clear communication skills and a willingness to learn
- Strong attention to detail and confidence working with data
- Experience in the water industry is welcome but not essential
What's in it for you:
- Competitive pay and benefits, including pension and annual leave
- PPE and tools provided
- Structured training and development
- Opportunities for career progression
Find out more about our benefits and perks: https://careers.thameswater.co.uk/why-choose-us/our-benefits-and-perks/
About us:
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers every day. Our mission is to build a better future for our customers, communities, and the environment. Join us and help make a real difference.
Hours: 36/38 hrs, shifts, Standby
Roles Available:
- Technicians
- Technical Specialists
- Team Manager
Over the coming months, we’re looking for passionate people—from both skilled and unskilled backgrounds—to join our Water Networks teams across the Thames Valley region. We’re expanding our Water Networks teams and looking for people who want to help keep water flowing for millions of customers. Leakage reduction is one of our biggest priorities—every litre saved helps protect our environment and ensures a reliable supply for our communities. Whether you’re skilled or new to the industry, you’ll play a vital role in reducing leakage, improving network performance, and ensuring our assets are safe and reliable. You’ll work with colleagues and partners, use technology and data to solve problems, validate information, and make a real difference every day.
What you'll be doing:
- Detect and repair leaks using advanced tools and technology
- Monitor network performance and validate data to target leakage effectively
- Work closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver solutions
- Help keep our assets safe, reliable, and performing
- Reduce disruption for customers and communities
What you should bring:
- A calm approach under pressure and pride in solving problems
- Clear communication skills and a willingness to learn
- Strong attention to detail and confidence working with data
- Experience in the water industry is welcome but not essential
What's in it for you:
- Competitive pay and benefits, including pension and annual leave
- PPE and tools provided
- Structured training and development
- Opportunities for career progression
Find out more about our benefits and perks: https://careers.thameswater.co.uk/why-choose-us/our-benefits-and-perks/
About us:
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers every day. Our mission is to build a better future for our customers, communities, and the environment. Join us and help make a real difference.
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