Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

We have some exciting opportunities for Water Quality Sampling Officers to join the Water Service Delivery team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

• We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience £25,775 to £31,981
• A Company van
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• Attractive pension scheme currently up to 12% company contribution
• Development opportunities in line with the Water Quality Sampling Officer progression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day!
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
• Retail savings scheme
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

WHAT WE DO:

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this.
We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity.
New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. Water Service Delivery are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.
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 as dictated by the regulatory sampling programme & to carry out investigational sampling as and when needed by the business.

WHAT SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS YOU WILL NEED:

• Develops and maintains effective internal relationships, has a good teamwork focus and customer relations.
• Basic IT skills in Office and email packages with willingness to learn.
• Experience of delivering excellent customer service and resolution of customer contacts.
• To understand potable water quality procedures.
• Experience of working in a procedural and regulated environment.
• Holds full valid driving licence and understands the challenges of occupational driving.
• Is self-motivated and able to manage workload independently.
• Ability to work at heights and within enclosed spaces.
• Has a good sense of smell and taste for on-site testing.
• To have a basic understanding of water treatment operations and distribution systems.

Please refer the Job description for details