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Leakage Supervisor

On-site in Salisbury·Full-time·Added 10 days ago (last checked 30 Oct)

Our summary

Work mode
On-site, Salisbury
Contract
Full-time

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • experience within the water industry and leakage management
  • leadership or supervisory experience.
  • knowledge of water distribution networks and leakage detection techniques
  • strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
  • ability to analyse data and make informed operational decisions
  • full UK driving licence.

Nice to have

  • IOSH Managing Safely
  • Street Works Supervisor qualification
  • ILM Level 3 (or equivalent leadership qualification)
  • relevant water industry qualifications.

The role

We are looking for a Leakage Supervisor to lead a team of Leakage Inspectors in the East of our region.

What you'll do

As the Leakage Supervisor, you will lead and support a team of Leakage Inspectors in delivering proactive and reactive leakage detection activities, reducing water loss, achieving performance targets, and ensuring safe, efficient operation of the water network.

  • supervise and develop Leakage Inspectors, including performance management, training and resource planning
  • deliver leakage reduction targets through effective management of leakage detection and repair activities
  • analyse network performance data to identify trends, leakage hotspots and improvement opportunities
  • ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and company procedures
  • manage contractors and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • monitor operational budgets and drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • support emergency response and major incident management activities.

Key performance measures:

  • achievement of leakage reduction targets
  • health and safety compliance
  • team productivity and performance
  • budget management
  • quality and customer service standards
  • contractor performance and regulatory compliance.

About Wessex Water (YTL UK)

Industry
Utilities

In their own words

About the company & team

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

  • Wessex Water - one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
  • YTL Developments - a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 450-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
  • YTL Construction UK - a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industrial, energy and environmental sectors
  • YTL Live - the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000-capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
  • plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion - with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.

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