Bristol
Full Time
Contract
£25,800 per annum
Do you like working outdoors? Do you have a flexible approach? If so, we have a great opportunity within our Sampling team.
This role will see you travelling across the picturesque Wessex Water region in the Dorchester, Poole, Blandford and Shaftesbury areas. A company vehicle and all tools needed to carry out the role will be provided.
What you'll do
Every day, we schedule and carry out the regulatory sampling programme for the water and sewerage services we provide to millions of people in the South West of England.
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 within the Sampling team involves regulatory supply sampling, cryptosporidium sampling and survey work. It offers a great opportunity to learn and develop your career in this exciting and challenging field.
Your main duties will include taking water quality samples from a variety of sources, including rivers, treatment works, reservoirs and customer properties across your local area.
You will also deal with any complaints in a professional and efficient manner, as well as ensuring we comply with industry regulations and provide our customers with a high-quality service.
You will be required to work a rota which involves some weekend working and standby.
What you'll need
You will have a positive and flexible approach to supporting team colleagues and enjoy the challenge of working outdoors and prioritising your own workload. You will also have a good attention to detail.
You will possess A levels in English, maths and science (or equivalent) as a minimum, while also being computer literate, including experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
A full clean driving is essential.
What you'll receive
Who we are
We are one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.
The work we do goes beyond providing an essential public service. We also aim to have a positive impact on the communities we serve and the natural environment.
Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have the opportunity to develop and progress your career, while also receiving health and wellbeing support.
We also continue to promote 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.
This is an exciting opportunity to join us and if you would like to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you. Please do not hesitate to let us know about any additional support you may need.
Sound interesting? Apply to start your application.
Bristol
Full Time
Contract
£25,800 per annum