Data Logger Operative (Maintenance) - South East Water - SWAP Candidate Only

Data Logger Operative (Maintenance) - South East Water - SWAP Candidate Only

Tetra Tech is recruiting Data Logger Operatives (Maintenance) to support our South East Water contract across Basingstoke, Kent and Sussex. You will deploy, install, maintain and retrieve pressure logging equipment across the water network, collect and upload data, read network plans and identify fittings for safe deployment. Working closely with Line Managers and operational colleagues, you will help deliver accurate, timely information that supports leakage reduction, service resilience and regulatory performance across critical infrastructure.

Your Impact in This Position: In the short term, you will build confidence in field operations, safe systems of work and customer-facing delivery. Over time, you will develop specialist knowledge of pressure logging and water network operations, contributing to high-value projects that protect supply, reduce leakage and improve network performance. Longer term, this role offers a clear pathway for progression within a technical and operational environment, supported by structured development and varied field experience.

Core Capabilities Required for Success Field Operations Delivery

• Confidently carry out logging deployment, maintenance and data collection tasks to a high standard, working accurately and safely in live operational environments.

Technical Understanding

• Read network plans and schematics, identify fittings and use equipment effectively. Pressure logger experience is an advantage, but not essential.

Safety and Compliance

• Apply safe working methods at all times, with an understanding of health and safety requirements, lone working and operational controls.

Customer and Team Communication

• Communicate clearly with colleagues, clients and customers, coordinating weekly activity and representing Tetra Tech professionally.

Digital and Administrative Skills

• Use Microsoft Office and complete forms, timesheets and operational records accurately and on time.

Qualifications and Training

Essential: Full UK manual driving licence, EUSR National Water Hygiene. Desirable: Streetworks, Confined Space (Medium Risk), Valve Ops.

Work Patterns and Locations

This is a field-based role covering Basingstoke, Kent and Sussex. You must be willing to travel, work outdoors in all weather and support occasional evenings, weekends, early starts or night work. Hybrid or remote working is limited due to the operational nature of the role.

Why join Tetra Tech?

TetraTech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation and creativity.

We support public and private sector clients on local, national and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are leading with science to solve our clients' most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment processor in your day-to-day role.