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Role Purpose

The Customer Leakage Enforcement Officer is responsible for managing and resolving customer leakage cases that have exceeded the allowable repair timescales. The role combines office-based investigation and field-based enforcement activities, using company systems to assess cases, determine appropriate resolutions, and take enforcement action where necessary.

The post holder plays a key role in reducing water loss, supporting leakage performance targets, and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements under the Water Industry Act 1991. Strong customer engagement, negotiation, problem-solving, and influencing skills are essential to achieve successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Leakage Management

• Manage customer leakage cases referred by the leakage team and customer services.

• Investigate leakage cases through company systems and field visits.

• Lead the resolution of customer leakage issues through engagement, support, and enforcement where appropriate.

• Ensure compliance with the South West Water customer leakage policy.

• Support the delivery of leakage reduction targets and regulatory performance commitments.

Enforcement & Compliance

• Undertake enforcement activities relating to water wastage in accordance with Section 75 of the Water Industry Act 1991.

• Manage the legal water loss resolution process.

• Ensure customer leakage cases are progressed within required timescales.

• Maintain accurate records and documentation relating to leakage investigations and enforcement actions.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the key liaison between customers and South West Water.

• Build productive relationships with:

  • Internal business functions

  • Customer Services teams

  • Housing Associations

  • Local Authorities

  • Contractors and external partners

• Provide clear communication and updates to all stakeholders throughout the case lifecycle.

Operational Responsibilities

• Conduct field visits and customer engagement activities.

• Maintain company vehicles in a clean and professional condition.

• Represent South West Water positively and professionally at all times.

• Wear company uniform in accordance with company standards.

• Support colleagues within the leakage team as required.

• Participate in standby and rota arrangements where necessary.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Adhere to all company Health & Safety requirements.

• Comply with company policies, standards, and procedures.

• Promote safe working practices in both office and field environments.

Essential Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including:

  • Maths

  • English

  • Science

Desirable Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Leakage Detection

• City & Guilds qualification in a relevant discipline

• ONC in a relevant technical subject

Essential Skills & Knowledge

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent customer service and negotiation skills.

• Strong problem-solving capability.

• Ability to interpret complex technical information and develop clear action plans.

• Resilience and ability to work to demanding deadlines.

• Competence in using business and operational IT systems.

• General Health & Safety awareness.

Other Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence.

• Flexibility to participate in standby and out-of-hours rotas.

• Willingness to travel across the operational area.

• Ability to work in both office and field-based environments.

Closing Date: 27th July 2026

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.

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