Compliance Sampling Technician

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days annual leave (pro rata)

Pension contributions

Cycle to work scheme

Discount off Welsh Water visitor attr.

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water in Newport is seeking a permanent Regulatory Sampling Technician to join the Legal and Regulation team. The role covers regulatory and non-regulatory sampling, investigation support, and ensuring compliance with ISO17025 and related standards.

The successful candidate will travel between bases, hold a driving licence, and work to deadlines while maintaining safety and accuracy. The salary range is £28,065 to £31,887 with 34 days leave pro rata and a range of employee

Qualifications

• GCSE C grade in English, Mathematics and Science or equivalent experience.
• IT literacy with QDB, Word, Excel, Outlook and LIMS.
• Full Driving Licence and ability to travel between bases.

Responsibilities

• Show knowledge and competency in taking regulatory and non-regulatory samples.
• Deal with customers and the public in a professional manner.
• Deliver the sampling and monitoring programmes.
• Provide support in investigations to ensure compliance with regulations and protection of DCWW’s assets.
• Understand the relevance of the Performance Scorecard to DCWW’s Business Plan and be aware of regulatory implications of sample failures.
• Provide specialist sampling response in the event of a terrorist attack.
• Ensure samples are taken within procedures and maintain ISO17025 compliance.
• Participate in standby rosters and daily sampling debriefs.
• Maintain and calibrate field test equipment to ISO17025 standards.

Skills

IT literacy

Driving licence

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

GCSE English/Math/Science

Tools

QDB

WORD

EXCEL

OUTLOOK

LIMS

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City: Newport

Address: Newport, Wales, GB, NP10 8UG

Job Requisition Number 9037

Work Type Permanent

Job Function Legal and Regulation

Salary Range £28,065.00-£31,887.00

Base Broomy Hill & Glaslyn

Closing Date Sunday 30th August at 23:59

Good to know

Standby 1 in 5 weeks

Due to operational requirements, you must be located within the HR postcode area. There will be an expectation to travel between both bases when required, however, your main base will be Broomy Hill.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact [e-mail] & [e-mail]

What you’ll be responsible for

• Show knowledge and competency in taking both regulatory and non-regulatory samples.
• Deal with customers and members of the public in a professional and knowledgeable manner.
• Deliver the sampling and monitoring programmes.
• Provide support in investigations to ensure compliance with regulations and protection of DCWW’s assets.
• Understand the relevance of the “Performance Scorecard” to DCWW’s Business Plan and be aware of the reputational and regulatory implications of sample failures.
• Provide specialist sampling response in the event of a terrorist attack
• Be responsible for taking regulatory and non-regulatory samples, in accordance with sampling procedures.
• Support the business in attaining and maintaining ISO 17025 DWTS accreditation for potable sampling and ISO 17025 for OSM sampling.
• Be open to regular scrutiny and audit, both internally and externally.
• Identify and elevate issues found at DCWW sites.
• Work closely with Sampling Co-ordinators to ensure that all samples are taken within appropriate timescales
• Responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of equipment used in sampling, in accordance with ISO17025 and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in out of hours standby rotas.
• Collect samples in accordance with procedures.
• Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and in compliance with ISO17025.
• Ensure that all field test equipment is maintained and calibrated in compliance with ISO17025.
• Identify any samples not taken and communicate this to Sampling Coordinators.
• Responsible for checking vehicles, organising servicing, and ensuring they are road-worthy at all times.
• To participate in the daily sampling debriefs process to identify reasons for any missed samples.
• Work in a safe manner at all times.
• Attend meetings as necessary.
• Participate in rota for weekend/evening sampling.

About you

• Understand the importance of being a member of a high performing team
• Able to take responsibility for own actions whilst working in the field following procedures and guidelines
• GCSE C Grade in English, Mathematics and Science (equivalent relevant experience may be considered as an alternative to formal qualifications)
• Be IT literate with knowledge of systems such as QDB, WORD, EXCEL, OUTLOOK and LIMS
• Good interpersonal skills
• Full Driving Licence. Ability to travel as job requires
• Ability to work to deadlines without compromising quality
• Adaptable to changing priorities
• Physically fit

As well as a market competitive salary, 34 days annual leave (pro rata, including public holidays), we offer a range of employee benefits and rewards including:

• Variable pay schemes (your salary band will remain the same, but performance depending, you could receive an incremental within-band increase and a yearly incentive)
• Option to buy additional annual leave up to 5 days per year
• Enhanced employer pension contributions – Up to 11% employer contributions
• Free Mortgage Brokering Services
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Progression opportunities, including the ability to apply for funded training and coaching and mentoring programmes
• Gym and fitness discounts as well as high street shopping
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discount off all Welsh Water visitor attraction centres and gift shops
• Car-leasing scheme and free on-site parking at all sites
• Health CashBack scheme and access to an online GP service
• An employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate family
• Many more can be found on our website.

Due to the nature of the industry, we require satisfactory references, post offer medical clearance, and a criminal records Basic Disclosure check on all new employees joining the business.

For some roles there may be additional checks and security clearance required, and this offer is subject to all checks being satisfied. You will receive further information on how to complete these checks via email once you have accepted this offer.

Who we are

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water keep 3 million people healthy each day with safe, reliable water, and take away wastewater to clean, before returning it safely to our beautiful rivers and seas.
To be able to deliver high quality, essential services which help to protect the health of our customers, colleagues and our environment, we need the right people to deliver on our vision. This is achieved by living our core values and demonstrating the core behaviours that underpin them. The security of our people, assets and information is key to us, so we are looking for people who understand and comply with the company’s required security objectives.

We know that the most successful teams are the most diverse teams. Equality, diversity and inclusion provide the very foundation to our culture at Welsh Water. We want every individual to feel confident, proud and able to bring their whole selves to work.

To ensure an improved representation in our workforce, applications are particularly welcome from minority groups including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, Females, LGBT+, Non-binary and people with disabilities. Together we continue to build a workplace that not only celebrates the diverse voices of our colleagues but also represents each customer we serve.

In essence, ours is a company based on trust, openness, respect, commitment and honesty. A company that our colleagues are proud to work for.

Dŵr Cymru Cyf, a limited company registered in Wales No. 2366777. Registered office: Linea, Fortran Road, St. Mellons, Cardiff CF3 0LT

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