Are you technically minded with a practical approach to solving problems? Do you have water quality and environmental monitoring experience? If so, we have a great opportunity for you to help deliver the environmental and water quality monitoring aspects of our AMP 8 investigations.
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a part of a team of technicians to support the delivery of Wessex Water's environmental investigations by designing and undertaking environmental and water quality monitoring and maintaining equipment.
The expectation is for this role to be based either at our Claverton office in Bath or our Corfe Mullen office in Dorset and involves travel across our region to undertake in-field monitoring.
This is a two-year fixed-term contract role.
What you'll do
You will:
* design and deliver environmental monitoring for the company's environmental investigations
* undertake in-field monitoring such as water quality sampling, river flow and groundwater level monitoring, and ecological monitoring
* source, maintain and deploy monitoring equipment
* perform quality assurance and analysis of data and report results to other team members and stakeholders
* help to communicate complex science and monitoring approaches to multiple audiences
* obtain permission for access to private land.
What you'll need
You will:
* be motivated and enthusiastic about environmental issues and the water environment
* be organised with the ability to plan own workload
* be methodical with attention to detail
* have the ability to use initiative to solve practical problems and adapt to change
* have the ability to work alone and across teams
* have the ability to work in field and office environments
* enjoy working outdoors
* have experience in water quality monitoring or a similar subject following appropriate health and safety
* have experience in operating and maintaining scientific equipment
* be an effective communicator through written and verbal means to teams and stakeholders.
Please state clearly in your application your ability to swim and drive, both are essential for this role and a vehicle will be provided.
It would be desirable for you to have:
* knowledge of hydrological, hydrogeological, hydroecological and water quality monitoring methods and relevant legislation
* experience of health and safety through the production of risk assessments and method statements
* knowledge of the tools available for assessing and interpreting water quality and environmental data
* experience in data analysis and basic statistics using IT.
What you'll receive
* Total pension contributions up to 20%.
* Career progression and professional development opportunities.
* 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
* The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
* A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
* Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
* A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary, subject to conditions.
* Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
* One paid volunteering day each year.
* Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
* An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
* Support from mental health first aiders.
* A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.
Who we are
YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:
* Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.
* YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350 acre former airfield into an award winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community.
* YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors.
* YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 19,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space.
* Plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.
Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.
We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.
If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.
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