Water Quality Sampler - Stevenage - Part Time

Water Quality Sampler - Stevenage - Part Time

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Affinity Water, Stevenage

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 13 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: e3c16db19f6045e9bed3cf06f07c49b6

Full Job Description

As a Water Sampler, you'll be on the front line of water safety, quality and delivery, ensuring that customers receive the very best when they turn on their tap.What you'll be doing:You'll spend most of your time out and about visiting water treatment works, reservoirs, and other Affinity Water sites in and around Stevenage, collecting water samples across our operational area and delivering to the laboratory in Staines.You'll perform routine, non-routine and random sampling across our supply area, working independently to complete your daily schedule.There will be a level of interacting with our customers to gain access to residential properties to take water quality samples, and so you'll be comfortable with entering customer properties and engaging with the public.There's plenty of driving involved and so you'll be a confident driver who's prepared to travel long distances. You must have a full/clean UK/Manual driving licence. Travelling between sites couldn't be easier as you'll be

given a company van to get yourself around.There's lots of autonomy in this role as you'll plan your sampling schedule each day. You'll be excellent at managing your time, meeting deadlines and be comfortable working alone.Whilst experience in water or the broader utilities industry is beneficial, this isn't essential as we'll invest the time to ensure you're up to speed with industry knowledge and best practise.When you're not outdoors collecting samples, you'll be based at our Stevenage site completing key administration tasks such as data input and recording samples into our internal systems. You'll be comfortable using core IT programs such as MS Excel.As the service you'll provide is essential to the customer, you'll be comfortable participating in a weekend and out-of-hours standby rota to ensure someone is always on hand when there's an operational issue. It's all part of your outstanding serviceThe Rota will be provided with plenty of notice for the working candidate, offering flexibility with the Sampling team to swap shifts to accommodate where needed.Standby will be a separate payment on top of your base salary.What you'll need:

  • Full UK Clean/Manual UK Driving Licence
  • 3 GCSEs with a grade 4 (C) or above(Desirable)
  • Ability to perform manual handling activities safely and competently such as operating valves and lifting lids.
  • Competent in use of Microsoft Office applications
  • Keen interest in the environment and water industry
  • Willingness to help people and support local communities
  • Strong desire for career progression and passion for continual learning

    Salary: £19,264 - £21,845 (Salary Dependent on skills & experience)
  • Hours of work: 27.5 Hrs per week (5.5hrs a day)
  • Standby rotation: 1 in 10
  • Company Van
  • Learning and development opportunities, including mentoring and a range of formal courses and open learning resources.
  • Entry into the company annual bonus scheme.
  • Annual leave from 23- 27 days rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days.
  • A 'Celebration Day' in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them.
  • A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%)
  • We offer a range of family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave.
  • Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best.
  • Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health.
  • Discounts at a Range of Retail Outlets and on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme.
  • Up to 4 Affinity days a year to volunteer in the community.
  • Life Assurance.
  • Disability confident: if you need to apply in a different format, please contact us
  • Affinity Water recognises the benefits of greater diversity in our workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We are committed to building a more inclusive culture where every member of our workforce can thrive.

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