Lead Drainage Investigative Technician - copy

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Location(s) Brentford

Contract typePermanent

RPS are seeking an experienced drainage technician/team leader for our Waste Water Networks team to lead a 2-person team, carrying out investigation and drain tracing works. This is a permanent role, 40 hours per week with the requirement for early starts, late finishes and Saturday working.The salary is £25k plus overtime, performance bonus, extensive benefits package.A company van, fuel card and smart phone will also be provided for work use.

We’re RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design, and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. And where you’ll be supported every step of the way. Here is where you come to build a career.

What You’ll Be Doing

This role will focus on identifying sources of pollution found in local rivers and water courses via the public surface drainage network using various techniques including lift and look sewer tracing, CCTV surveying, residential and commercial surveying and using drain tracing dye.

Who we’re looking for?

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and able to complete paperwork accurately and annotate plans
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a drainage related role
• Excellent customer service skills
• Organised, flexible approach and able to work to deadlines
• A minimum of 2years’ experience in a drainage related role, coupled with the ability to accurately navigate the drainage network using the GIS mapping provided
• Detailed knowledge of both public sewer networks and domestic drainage systems
• Excellent problem-solving and accurate record-keeping capabilities
• Demonstrable track record of reliability and flexibility
• Full UK driving licence
• CCTV experience is an advantage
  

What’s in it for you?

Here you’ll find true support and encouragement. We’re an accredited training provider and we support learning and development for everyone. A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

What happens next?

If we feel you are a good match you will be invited to a competency-based interview.

If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you. All applications will be considered, and if you’d like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact elaine.hames@rpsgroup.com

Ready to apply? Please have your CV ready and continue with your application online.

Health and Safety

This Role May Involve

• Moving heavy items including manhole covers
• Entering sewers
• Working in all weather conditions (this could include night work also)
  

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Mindful that a truly inclusive organization must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and without unnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion principles in all People processes in order to be as diverse as the communities and clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the best available talent for the company’s future.

Our approach to Diversity and inclusion Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.

‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace:

‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’

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