What you would be doingregulatory sampling
corporate systems
water quality sampling
hs mitigation
customer assistance
compliance assurance
You will ensure that Yorkshire Water complies with Water Quality sampling regulations and always maintains 100% compliance. This is done by carrying out Water Quality Sampling at our water treatment works, service reservoirs and at customer addresses across the region.
- Carry out random customer sampling as part of the regulatory sampling programme.
- Identify the leadership behaviours required in your role and for your team utilising the Responsible Leader Framework.
- Comply with the company lone working policy.
- Develops and maintains effective internal relationships, has a good teamwork focus and customer relations.
- Operate and interrogate corporate systems, such as Advantex, RTS, Odyssey and Lab Systems as required.
- Identify and report anything that may compromise compliance to the Regulatory Sampling Programme such as observations that could pose a threat to public health.
- When on site, helping to resolve customers issues as and when needed and reporting those that cannot be resolved immediately.
- Report and mitigate Health & Safety and/or security issues.
- Carry out water quality sampling in line with the requirements of the WQ Sampling procedures, QMS and ISO17025 accreditation.
- Liaise with other relevant personnel including Water Quality Scientists, Production Engineers and Field Technicians regarding any additional sampling required or to highlight site issues.
What you bringdriving licence
work at heights
water experience
water quality regulations
self-motivated
basic it skills
If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.
If you’ve got experience as a Water Quality Sampling Officer and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.
- Holds full valid driving licence and understands the challenges of occupational driving – note this role covers a lot of miles, so the ideal candidate should enjoy driving for a large part of their working day
- Ability to work at heights and within enclosed spaces.
- Previous experience gained within the water or wastewater sectors or within the broader utilities, process, or manufacturing industry sectors.
- An understanding of Water Quality Regulations.
- Previous experience of working in a quality or sampling role.
- Is self-motivated and able to manage workload independently.
- To understand potable water quality procedures.
- Experience of working in a procedural and regulated environment.
- To have a basic understanding of water treatment operations and distribution systems.
- Basic IT skills in Office and email packages with willingness to learn.
- Experience of delivering excellent customer service and resolution of customer contacts.
- Has a good sense of smell and taste for on-site testing.
- Proficient knowledge of corporate systems.
BenefitsWorking Type: This is a permanent weekend opportunity working 37 hours per week over 4 days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday)
All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.
We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.
Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it's important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn't always easy!
- Retail savings scheme
- Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!
- We offer a competitive starting salary of £25,775 with the opportunity to progress up to £31,982 once competent in role
- Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - plus an extra wellness day!
- A great benefits package - choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
- Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
- Pension with up to 12% company contribution
- Development opportunities in line with the Water Quality Sampling Officer progression plan
Training + DevelopmentInformation not given or found