Location
Yeovil, Trowbridge or Swindon, with travel to operational sites as required.

Hours
Primarily field-based outdoor work with the need to work nights, weekends and overtime as required. Flexible working may be available where it supports client delivery, although regular on-site attendance is essential.

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Join Tetra Tech and help protect vital water resources through high-impact leakage detection and reduction. As a Leakage Technician within our Water Operations team, you will support Wessex Water by identifying, diagnosing and resolving leakage across DMA networks. Working outdoors in all conditions, you will use a range of detection methods, attend excavations, maintain accurate records and deliver reliable field data that supports regulatory performance and client service. You will work closely with Team Leaders, colleagues, contractors and the client, contributing to safe, efficient delivery across operational workstreams.

Your impact in this position includes building confidence in field procedures, safety standards and network-specific working practices in the short term. In the medium term, you will help reduce leakage, improve detection accuracy and contribute to KPI delivery. Over time, you will develop broader technical capability, support the mentoring of others and progress within a team that delivers meaningful, visible outcomes on significant projects.

Core Capabilities:
- Leakage detection expertise: Apply practical methods to locate proactive and reactive leaks accurately and efficiently.
- Safety and compliance focus: Work safely on highways, in confined spaces and in variable weather, maintaining full Health & Safety compliance.
- Operational delivery: Meet performance targets, complete administrative tasks accurately and manage daily field priorities effectively.
- Communication and teamwork: Build strong working relationships with colleagues, contractors and the client, while working independently when required.
- Adaptability and mentoring: Support changeable schedules, travel requirements and the development of assistant technicians.

Experience
Essential: Full UK driving licence, National Water Hygiene, Unit 2 NRSWA, good basic maths and English, basic IT skills, good hearing, and the ability to work nights, weekends and overtime as needed.
Desirable: Previous leakage detection or water network experience, and experience supporting or mentoring others.

About you
Reliable and safety-conscious individual able to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Able to work independently and as part of a team, with strong communication skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality operational outcomes. Adaptable to changing schedules and travel requirements.

Qualifications
Relevant certifications including National Water Hygiene and Unit 2 NRSWA are required. Good basic maths, English and IT skills are essential.