Acoustic Logging is an important part of our Active Leakage Control activity, helping us to continuously reduce leakage levels and quickly respond to leak alarms when leaks break out.

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Trainee Acoustic Logging Technicians to join our team in monitoring and managing water network acoustics. This entry-level role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in environmental technology while developing essential technical skills. With full training provided, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to ensuring the efficiency and safety of our water network.

What you'll be doing: 

• Work outdoors across various locations to locate water main fittings and conduct acoustic logging.
• Use electronic leak detection equipment to take noise samples from the water network.
• Accurately document activities following companies reporting process
• Adhere to all health and safety protocols, including the safe handling of equipment and heavy items like manhole covers.
• Maintain KPI’s ( H&S reporting requirements, training and deployment/ collection of loggers minimum of 80 per day)

• Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions, day or night.
• Possess basic proficiency in maths and English.
• Have basic IT skills, including familiarity with digital recording and documentation.
• Be willing to work flexible hours, including nights as required.
• Be comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Be physically capable of working in an environment that requires lifting and moving equipment daily adhering to manual handling techniques. Training will be provided.
• Hold a full UK driving licence

Full Job Description available on request - hayley.savory@affinitywater.co.uk

Benefits:

• Competitive salary 
• Learning and development opportunities, including mentoring and a range of formal courses and open learning resources.
• Entry into the company annual bonus scheme.
• Annual leave from 23-27 rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days.
• A ‘Celebration Day’ in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them.
• A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%)
• We offer a range of family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave.
• Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best.
• Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health.
• Discounts at a Range of Retail Outlets and on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme.
• Up to 4 Affinity days a year to volunteer in the community.
• Life Assurance.

Disability Confident

As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria and opt in on the application form. Ask the Talent Acquisition lead for the full job description to see all the criteria. If we have a very high volume of applicants and we’re not able to offer interviews to all, we’ll take a fair and proportionate number of disabled candidates through.

What is a disability?

A disability is a long-term physical or mental health condition that has a substantial impact on someone’s day-to-day activities.

What if I need adjustments during the recruitment process?

Let the Talent Acquisition lead mentioned on the job advert know– they’ll be able to help you.

Affinity Water recognises the benefits of greater diversity in our workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We are committed to building a more inclusive culture where every member of our workforce can thrive.

You can find out what it’s like to work at Affinity Water through our career site https://www.affinitywatercareers.co.uk/ where our colleagues share their career development stories and you can get a feel for our company culture.