About the Role
Finlay Jude Associates are recruiting on behalf of a leading utilities contractor for an experienced Skilled Leakage Team Leader to join their growing operation in Dundee.
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing field-based teams, driving performance, and supporting the reduction of water loss across the network. The successful candidate will lead leakage detection activities, ensure safe and efficient operations, and work closely with operational stakeholders to deliver excellent service levels.
While previous water leakage experience is highly desirable, we welcome applications from candidates with relevant experience in gas, drainage, wastewater, telecoms, metering, highways, infrastructure maintenance, or other utility network environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate, and develop field-based operational teams.
- Plan and coordinate daily workloads to maximise productivity and service delivery.
- Carry out and oversee leak detection activities using industry-standard equipment.
- Drive performance against NRW (Non-Revenue Water) and operational targets.
- Ensure all activities are completed safely and in line with company procedures.
- Monitor team performance and provide coaching, mentoring, and support.
- Liaise with repair teams and operational stakeholders to ensure timely issue resolution.
- Complete site audits and quality checks to ensure compliance and service standards are maintained.
- Maintain accurate records using mobile data collection systems, GIS, and reporting tools.
- Promote a positive health & safety culture across all field operations.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Essential
- Previous experience in a utility, infrastructure, network maintenance, or field operations environment.
- Proven experience in a Team Leader, Supervisor, or Senior Technician capacity.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
- Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work.
- Experience planning workloads and coordinating operational teams.
- Strong communication skills and stakeholder management experience.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable
- Leakage detection experience within the water industry.
- Experience using leak detection equipment such as acoustic loggers, correlators, or ground microphones.
- Knowledge of water distribution networks and NRW reduction.
- Experience using GIS, mobile workforce, or utility asset management systems.
Transferable Backgrounds Considered
We are keen to hear from candidates from the following sectors:
- Water Utilities
- Gas Distribution Networks
- Wastewater & Drainage
- CCTV Drainage Surveying
- Telecoms & Fibre Networks
- Metering Operations
- Highways Maintenance
- Pipeline Inspection & Maintenance
- Utility Infrastructure
- Field Service & Network Operations
What's On Offer
- Competitive salary (DOE)
- Company vehicle and fuel card
- Ongoing training and development
- Excellent career progression opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking organisation
Additional Information
Please note that this position is subject to:
- DBS checks
- Compulsory Drug & Alcohol Testing
Interested?
If you are currently working as a Leakage Technician, Leakage Team Leader, Utilities Supervisor, Gas Network Supervisor, Drainage Team Leader, or come from a similar transferable sector and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your most up-to-date CV.
Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.