Water Quality Technician

Overview

Collect and analyze drinking water samples, support quality investigations and ensure compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• water sampling
• on-site analysis
• monitoring support
• qms compliance
• equipment maintenance
• trigger reporting

Tasks

-Providing monitoring support during events and incidents -Complying with and suggesting improvements to the Company’s Quality Management Systems -Maintaining and improving the standard of customer contact, to ensure that the Company image is upheld and promoted -Seeking to utilise resources available at minimum cost, ensuring equipment and records are maintained to the required standard -Ensuring effective planning and delivery of sampling, monitoring and customer support activities -You will also assist the Water Quality Scientists in the investigation of breaches of drinking water regulatory standards and in the resolution of customer enquiries relating to drinking water quality -As our Water Quality Technician, you will undertake sampling activities and on-site analysis of drinking water at our sites and customer’s premises to meet the requirements of the Company and the Regulators. -Complying with the Company’s Health, Safety & Security policies -Being aware when ‘trigger point’ and reporting triggers have been reached, ensuring that reporting is prompt to minimise any impact from these situations -Reporting on-site asset conditions

Requirements

• ms office
• iso 9001
• iso 17025
• driving licence
• gcses
• logical approach

What You Bring

-The ability to deliver to time, cost, quality and performance targets -A logical approach to tasks and the confidence to use initiative when circumstances dictate -Excellent attention to detail with the ability to keep accurate records -A full UK driving license as you will be required to attend our sites across the region daily -An understanding of the requirements of Quality Management Systems, e.g. ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 -Good geographical knowledge of the Southwest and happy to work outdoors in all weathers -The ability to follow procedures to the exacting standards demanded by the Regulator and business -Proficiency in the use of MS Office and confidence when using computers and learning new systems -5 GCSE’s or equivalent including Maths, English and a Science subject at grade C or above

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Benefits

-Share your parental leave and split your time off to care for your child how you choose -Take up to 26 weeks’ additional maternity leave -Enjoy free eye tests and discounts on frames and lenses at Specsavers -We offer free car parking at the majority of our sites -Look after your wellbeing with our Champion Health support platform -Buy or sell annual leave to offer you extra flexibility -At South West Water, we don’t all do the same job, but we each get out of bed in the morning knowing that every day is a chance to make incredible things happen, together. In return for our people’s hard work and commitment, we offer an excellent range of benefits: -A discretionary Bonus -Invest in Pennon Group plc through our employee share schemes -Buy a bike and safety equipment tax-free, through our Cycle to Work scheme -A range of group discounts: The Dell Advantage Programme, Virgin Media Affinity Scheme, Vodaphone Advantage and more -Competitive Contributory Pension -Enjoy access to thousands of deals and discounts on supermarkets, high street shops, online retailers, travel, eating out, cinemas, gyms and much more though Perkbox -We support our people by offering a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme -Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays

About South West Water

-South West Water is a leading provider of water and wastewater services, covering Cornwall, Devon, and parts of Dorset. -The company is known for pioneering innovation in water treatment and sustainability efforts across its service regions. -Specializes in providing clean, safe water and efficient wastewater treatment to both residential and commercial customers. -Committed to ensuring the highest standards of water quality and environmental stewardship in all its operations. -One of the standout projects includes the upgrade of wastewater treatment facilities to meet growing demand and environmental standards. -South West Water's operations span a variety of sectors, including residential, commercial, and industrial water services.

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