Water Quality Sampling Officer
We have 2 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: £24,665 to £30,604
* A Company van
* Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
* Attractive pension scheme (up to 10% 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!
Location: Base location is flexible and will depend on successful candidates' location.
Working Type: This is a permanent opportunity working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Once fully trained, you will be expected to participate in an operational standby rota, which involves out of hours working.
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.
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.
Where you fit in:
As our Water Quality Sampling Officer you will:
* Comply with all the requirements of the WQ Sampling procedures, QMS and ISO17025 accreditation.
* Ensure that all sampling is conducted on water treatment works and distribution assets as per request or as dictated by the regulatory sampling programme.
* Carry out random customer sampling as part of the regulatory sampling programme.
* Help to resolve customer issues as and when needed and report those that cannot be resolved immediately.
* Identify and report anything that may compromise compliance to the Regulatory Sampling Programme.
* Liaise effectively with other relevant personnel regarding any additional sampling required or to highlight site issues.
* Report and mitigate Health & Safety and/or security issues.
* Comply with company lone working policy.
* Operate and interrogate corporate systems as required.
* Identify the leadership behaviours required in your role and for your team utilising the Responsible Leader Framework.
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.
* Understanding of potable water quality procedures.
* Experience of working in a procedural and regulated environment.
* Holds full valid driving licence.
* Self-motivated and able to manage workload independently.
* Ability to work at heights and within enclosed spaces.
* Good sense of smell and taste for on-site testing.
* Basic understanding of water treatment operations and distribution systems.
You will also benefit from having:
* Previous experience within the water or wastewater sectors.
* Proficient knowledge of corporate systems.
* Previous experience of working in a quality or sampling role.
* Understanding of Water Quality Regulations.
Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, we support flexible working patterns and job share options to help you balance your work and home life.
Do we sound like your cup of tea?
If you've got experience in Water Quality Sampling and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today!
Closing Date - 3rd December 2024
If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check. All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply.
Kelda Group reserves the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
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