Job Description

At Bristol Water, we've been serving generations of families since 1846. Ensuring people in our communities have access to healthy water is paramount, which is why we work around the clock testing our water hundreds of times a day.
We're proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goal? Net zero by 2030, supported by partnerships with Wildlife Trusts and National Parks.
Whether you're starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career.
Ready to make a splash?

Join our team today.

C

an you thrive in a dynamic work environment, adapting to changing priorities in water quality management? Are you ready to make a positive impact on communities by ensuring the highest water quality standard are met?

We currently have a fantastic opportunity available for a

Water Quality Technician

to join our team based in

Bristol

. You will join us on a

full-time, permanent basis

, and in return, you will receive a competitive starting salary of

25,274 per annum

. In the development of this role, you will be supported with a Water Quality Technician levels 1-4 progression scheme where you can receive up to

29,518 per annum,

plus a range of excellent company benefits + rewards.
In this role, you'll be out and about sampling our water as part of the Water Quality Team who are collectively responsible for ensuring that the business is compliant with the Water Supply (Quality) Regulations, ISO17025, Drinking Water Testing Specification (DWTS) and the Company's procedures.

What you'll be doing

Planning your route and collecting water samples from company assets and customers' properties
Labelling and logging samples
Carrying out on-site field testing and measurements for chemical and physical parameters
Undertaking monitoring checks on equipment and analytical quality control analysis for chlorine measurement
Keeping detailed records and safely transporting the samples back to Head Office

In this role you'll be required to participate in weekend and BH working to keep us all in safe water supply and you'll also be part of the standby rota to help provide full 24/7 sampling cover in the event of an emergency, incident, or water quality issue where samplers are required.

What we're looking for

You'll have the ability to organise and plan efficiently daily in order to meet deadlines
We need someone who enjoys accurately recording data
You will enjoy working as part of a team or alone, with little or no supervision
Physically fit and able (there is a manual handling aspect to the role)
Computer literate
Enjoy working outdoors
Full Driving license

This is a customer facing role where you will be representing the business, so excellent communication skills and a passion for customer services is essential. As a Water Quality Technician, you will be required to adhere to strict processes, instructions and procedures at all times in order to maintain our high standards and regulatory requirements, so someone with a methodical approach is needed.
As this role is out and about, you will need a full driving licence and you will also be required to participate in the weekend and bank holiday working/stand by rota, including out of hours.

What's in it for you

23 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy and sell)
5% Bonus
Entry into the company pension scheme
Ability to purchase flexible benefits and access discounts
A friendly supportive environment and lots more!

Closing Date: 30th January

Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.

Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.

Our core values which are essential to our success are:

Be Rock Solid

- Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.

Be You

- We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.

Be the Future

- Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.

Division

Bristol Water

Department

Engineering, Technical and Scientific

Locations

Bristol

Yearly salary

25,885.6

About Bristol Water

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Bristol Water has been proudly providing an essential public water service to the communities within and surrounding the city of Bristol since 1846.
We supply water to 500,000 homes and businesses across Bristol City, North Somerset and areas of Bath, North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire. That's about 1.2m people who have access to our water every day!