Assistant Process Scientist at Southern Water

Lewes, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Feb, 26

Salary

29000.0

Posted On

09 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Analysis, Performance Checks, Administration, Risk Management, Communication, IT Skills, Water Quality, Environmental Impact, Process Optimization, Driving License, Laboratory Testing, Incident Support, Team Collaboration, Learning, Problem Solving

Industry

Utilities

Description

Closing Date 2025-11-13 Title: Assistant Water Quality Process Scientist Location: Falmer & Hardham Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week Salary: Up to £29,000 There has never been a better time to join our organisation as we build towards a greener future, tackling climate change, minimising our environmental impact and reducing our carbon footprint. As an Assistant Water Quality Process Scientist, you will be working within our operational Process Science Team who are responsible for ensuring drinking water produced for the public meets exceptionally high-quality standards. We work alongside with operations to carry out performance checks on water treatment assets, analysing laboratory test results, (taken from throughout the treatment processes through to the customers’ taps), whilst providing advice on optimising drinking water treatment. This is a new role, developed to provide assistance to the team, carrying out duties including data analysis, assistance with performance checks, administration of investigatory sampling, and administration of risk management systems. This role also supports operations in managing evidence for submission for internal and Inspectorate audits. In ensuring that water quality targets and standards relating to specific legislation are met, you will provide support across the business on operation, optimisation of existing and new assets to keep the supply of water to our customers are maintained at the highest quality and monitoring efficiency of our treatment processes. With a proactive approach, willingness to learn and good communication and IT skills, this is a great opportunity to develop and progress within the water industry. This position requires visits to operational sites, so a full driving licence and access to your own car is required. Ideally you will have some experience in the water industry, or environmental / engineering / scientific qualification however – this is not as essential as a thirst to learn about the water industry. Training is provided for this position, Interested? Apply now! Our purpose is big. Our impact is huge. And we know that every single one of us has the power, through our actions, to positively change society and the environment for good. It’s why careers with us have real meaning. Because, if you’re driven and ambitious, we can offer you huge opportunities for personal growth, professional development and constant innovation. Forever evolving. Forever focused on doing the right thing, we empower and encourage everyone to play to their strengths and to help us shape a fair and positive future for all. We believe in Water for Life. If you do too, Dive Right In. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, because delivering water for life is our core purpose. To achieve this, we need 24/7 support in place to resolve incidents quickly and efficiently. All our employees understand the importance of out-of-hours incident support – because when problems appear, fixing them is our top priority. That’s why our people join together and support when and however needed to make sure our customers get the service they deserve. Joining the Southern Water family means you’ll become part of our incident support team. During your interview, your manager will speak to you about any incident support rotas that apply to your position. Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role?

Responsibilities

The Assistant Water Quality Process Scientist will assist the Process Science Team in ensuring drinking water quality meets high standards. Responsibilities include data analysis, performance checks, and supporting operations in audits and risk management.