South East Water Uk
Supplies treated drinking water across southeast England via an extensive pipe network.
1 days ago
$11,675 - $27,002
Junior (1-3 years), Entry-level
Full Time
Farnborough, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
1,100 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
instrument operation
equipment maintenance
data analysis
data entry
sample stability
standards preparation
- Operate instrumentation and perform analysis per Laboratory Management system.
- Maintain and troubleshoot chromatographic, spectrophotometric, colorimetric, and preparatory equipment.
- Analyze and interpret data, calculate results, and complete laboratory paperwork.
- Maintain daily logs and equipment record books.
- Enter data accurately into the Laboratory Information Management System within set timeframes.
- Ensure sample stability and meet turnaround times for analyses.
- Prepare standards, reagents, and quality control samples according to internal procedures.
- Contribute to creating a sustainable water supply now and for the future.
Requirements
nvq3
chemistry degree
glp
instrumentation
data interpretation
computer skills
As an Inorganic Chemistry Analyst in the Water Quality team you will perform routine and non‑routine trace analyses using state‑of‑the‑art instrumentation. The role includes data interpretation, equipment maintenance, workload organisation, and assisting with new methodology implementation. Professional qualifications are encouraged, and you must hold at least an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) to progress toward full membership of the relevant professional body.
A degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline and knowledge of good laboratory practice are required. You should have strong numeracy, literacy, computer, and laboratory skills and be willing to work toward full professional membership. South East Water is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all employees.
To apply, submit your CV via the South East Water careers site; you must have the legal right to work in the UK and will undergo background, identity and employment reference checks. The role offers a compensation of £11,675.72 (based on a full‑time equivalent of £27,002.12). Recruitment agencies should not submit unsolicited CVs. South East Water supplies high‑quality drinking water to 2.3 million customers across southeast England.
Benefits
The benefits package includes an excellent stakeholder pension with up to 10 % employer contribution, 5 weeks of holiday (increasing to 6 weeks with service), a flexible annual leave policy, paid volunteering days, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, health cash plan, life assurance and various wellbeing perks.
- Work in a safe, valued, and trusted environment.
- Pursue personal growth opportunities.
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
- no sponsorship offered for this role.
Security clearance
- must pass background, identity and employment referencing checks.
Overview
520 million litres
Daily water delivery
The company supplies over 520 million litres of treated and tested drinking water each day.
£433–489 million
Infrastructure investment
The company is investing £433–489 million between 2020 and 2025 to upgrade treatment works and expand networks.
500,000 tests
Annual quality checks
A 24/7 laboratory in Farnborough conducts over 500,000 quality tests annually to ensure water safety.
£200 million boost
Funding injection
The company received a £200 million funding boost in June 2025 to support its operations and growth.
- Founded in 1992 and restructured by merger in 2007, it has grown into a major regional water supplier.
- Draws from aquifers, rivers and reservoirs, treating at some 83 works before distribution.
- Project pipeline includes new reservoir at Broad Oak (operational by 2033), treatment works upgrades in Maidenhead and Maidstone.
- Focuses on network resilience—leak detection teams, smart meters, and buffer storage tanks to reduce interruptions.
- Environmental engagement includes working with farmers, monitoring SSSIs, and using dogs to protect wildlife during works.
- Privately owned under a mix of pension and trust entities.
- Notably endured a significant regulator investigation after households experienced supply failures and hosepipe bans.
Culture + Values
- Employees are actively encouraged to become guardians of the environment—‘every action counts’ underpins all operational performance
- Commitment to health, safety and wellbeing: ‘We are compliant with health and safety regulations’ and ‘Ensure fair pay, reward and recognition for all our employees’
- Transparency of reporting and trusted corporate governance embedded in operations
- Emphasis on collaboration and partnerships: working with customers, communities, supply chain and academic/science organisations to deliver shared solutions
- Innovation-led mindset: integrates internal and external collaboration via Ofwat Innovation Fund to tackle sector-wide challenges
Environment + Sustainability
38% reduction
CO₂ Emissions
Achieved a 38% reduction in carbon emissions between 2015 and 2020.
98% Emissions Target
Operational Emissions
Targeting a 98% reduction in operational emissions by 2030, compared to 2018/19 levels.
12,637 Trees
Tree Planting
Planted 12,637 trees in one year, exceeding the annual target by 56%.
4% Fleet Electric
Electric Vehicles
4% of a 400-strong fleet consists of electric vehicles, with plans to expand via salary-sacrifice schemes.
- Published routemap in July 2021 detailing measures: energy efficiency, renewables, nature-based solutions, direct emissions reduction, and green energy procurement.
- Solar PV on ~20 sites planned, with battery storage pilots to support resilience and renewables.
- 25-Year Environment Plan (H25) focuses on safe water, climate change adaptation, sustainability of natural environment, and partnership working.
- Operational performance metrics: zero water deficit; zero breaches of abstraction/discharge consents; 1 pollution incident (2018/19); carbon emissions per customer at 36.3 kg CO₂e/year in 2018/19.
Inclusion & Diversity
- Member of UN‑backed ‘Race to Zero’ campaign—no DEI goals evident on public site
- No explicit DEI strategy, targets or gender breakdown publicly disclosed via website or LinkedIn