Water Quality Technician at Southern Water

Umhausen, Tyrol, Austria -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Mar, 26

Salary

27820.0

Posted On

14 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Water Sampling, Wastewater Sampling, Analytical Testing, ISO17025 Compliance, Customer Service, Attention To Detail, IT Systems Proficiency, Emergency Response, Quality Checking, Scientific Equipment Management, Health And Safety Awareness, Complaint Handling, Data Registration, Operational Assessment, Problem Diagnosis

Industry

Utilities

Description

Closing Date 2026-01-04 Job Title: Water Quality Technician - Weekend Shift Location: Kent Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time compressed 4 day weekend: Friday - Monday 11:00 - 20:45 Salary: £27,820 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! Job Overview This role involves taking samples from a wide variety of water / wastewater operational sites and customers in accordance with the regulations prescribed by the Drinking Water inspectorate and the Environment Agency. You will need to comply with the requirements of the ISO17025 standard and follow the procedures contained within the Manual of Sampling to ensure samples are an accurate representation of the sample point / customer tap. You will make informed decisions regarding sampling process to ensure issues such as household plumbing does not contribute to Southern Water compliance failures. You will need to maintain an overview of the operational sites you visit, assessing factors such as security, overall effectiveness of operation and any defects likely to lead to compliance or H&S issues. Key responsibilities: · Undertake water, wastewater and sludge sampling in accordance with the sampling schedule and with great care and attention to detail; working independently to follow procedures competently. · Undertake customer sampling and complaint handling · Carry out on site analytical testing and associated quality checking to ISO17025, DWTS and MCERTS standards · Undertake emergency sampling during incidents and advise on water and wastewater quality issues · Registration of samples onto laboratory data system · Administration associated with sampling and monitoring · Reporting safety hazards · Scientific equipment management and fault diagnosis · Assess operational sites for general condition of operation / defects / issues About You As this role is customer facing, you will have the ability to deal with customers in an empathetic and positive manner. Some experience working in a customer or public facing role would be beneficial. You must have the ability to organise yourself and use IT systems confidently. You must be able to drive for this role, and you will be provided with a company van to visit sites. Package This role will be full time weekend shifts, working Friday to Monday on a 4 day compressed working week 11am - 8.45pm working between our sites across Kent. We are offering a salary of £27,820 per annum plus other benefits including: • Generous pension up to 11% company contribution • 25 days annual leave • Life assurance equal to 4x salary • Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service) • Health Cash Plan • Full funded eye tests • Two paid volunteering days a year • Occupational health service • Discounts with over 800 popular retailers • Digital GP service • Study support may be available for job-related qualifications • Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options • Cycle to work scheme Join our Water Sampling team and see how far your career could progress with a company committed to career progression, training and development opportunities, our customers and the environment. 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? If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com) 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. Privacy Statement: Please note: If you are an existing Southern Water employee, you will need to confirm within your application that your Manager is aware of your application. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. You will need to provide evidence of eligibility (e.g. a passport or long birth certificate and proof of NI) and current proof of address (dated within the last 3 months), will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you do not meet these criteria, your application will not be considered. #LI-AW1 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 Water Quality Technician will undertake water, wastewater, and sludge sampling according to a prescribed schedule, ensuring compliance with regulations. They will also handle customer sampling and complaints, perform on-site analytical testing, and assess operational sites for any issues.