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Do you like working outdoors? Do you have the confidence to learn and undertake a range of technical and dynamic work tasks? If so, we have a great opportunity within our Supply Sampling team. This role will see you travelling across the picturesque Wessex Water region. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract. We schedule and carry out the regulatory sampling programme for the water and sewerage services. In addition, we provide sampling and analytical services to a range of customers including businesses, local authorities, drinking water providers and environmental consultants. This multifunctional role involves regulatory water and cryptosporidium sampling, along with various survey work, all of which comply with UKAS accreditation standards. The role offers a great opportunity to learn and develop your career in this exciting and challenging industry.
Job Responsibility:
Taking representative water quality samples from a variety of sources, including treatment works, reservoirs and customer properties across your local area
Dealing with any complaints in a professional and efficient manner
Ensuring we comply with industry regulations and providing our customers with a high-quality service
Working a rota which involves working some bank holidays, one weekend in four, and some standby
Requirements:
Positive and flexible approach to supporting team colleagues and enjoy the challenge of working outdoors while prioritising and managing your own dynamic workload
Good organisational skills
Good attention to detail and comfortable applying a range of sampling procedures
Ideally possess A levels in English, maths and science (or equivalent) as a minimum
Computer literate with Word and Excel, and comfortable working with multiple phone applications including Outlook, GIS apps and SharePoint
A full clean manual driving licence is essential and due to the nature of the work, you would need to be located in the area the role is based in
What we offer:
Combined pension contribution of up to 20%
Career progression and professional development opportunities
25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service
Opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year
Healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs
Life assurance of up to eight times your salary
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
Interactive health and wellbeing platform
Support from mental health first aiders
£1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us