Assistant Process Scientist

TN United Kingdom; New Forest; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Assistant Water Quality Process Scientist, ensuring high-quality drinking water standards. This role offers a chance to contribute to environmental sustainability while gaining valuable experience in the water industry. Comprehensive training will be provided, and the position includes site visits, requiring a driving license.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

BUPA cash plan with family coverage options

Free annual flu jab and eye test vouchers

Pension contributions up to 11%

Employee assistance program

Access to sports and social clubs

Company and performance-related bonus

Life assurance (4x salary)

Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

Study support for relevant qualifications

Qualifications

• Strong desire to learn about the water industry.
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Perform performance checks on water treatment assets.
• Analyze laboratory test results and optimize treatment processes.
• Manage investigatory sampling and risk management systems.

Skills

Communication

IT Skills

Data Analysis

Education

Environmental Qualifications

Engineering Qualifications

Scientific Qualifications

Job description

Assistant Water Quality Process Scientist

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: Up to £29,000

Join us at a pivotal time as we work towards a greener future, addressing climate change, minimizing environmental impact, and reducing our carbon footprint.

As an Assistant Water Quality Process Scientist, you will be part of our operational Process Science Team, responsible for ensuring that the drinking water supplied to the public meets high-quality standards. Your role involves collaborating with operations to perform performance checks on water treatment assets, analyzing laboratory test results from treatment processes to consumers' taps, and advising on optimizing drinking water treatment.

This is a new role designed to support the team through data analysis, assisting with performance checks, managing investigatory sampling, and administering risk management systems. You will also help manage evidence for internal and Inspectorate audits.

You will support the maintenance of water quality standards in compliance with legislation by assisting in the operation and optimization of existing and new assets, ensuring the highest quality water supply and monitoring treatment process efficiency.

With a proactive attitude, eagerness to learn, and strong communication and IT skills, this role offers excellent opportunities for development within the water industry. The role requires site visits; therefore, a full driving license and access to a vehicle are necessary.

While experience in the water industry or relevant environmental, engineering, or scientific qualifications are preferred, a strong desire to learn about the water industry is essential. Comprehensive training will be provided.

Additional Benefits

• All necessary PPE, tools, uniform, and training provided
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• BUPA cash plan with options for family coverage
• Free annual flu jab and eye test vouchers
• Pension contributions up to 11%
• Employee assistance program
• Access to sports and social clubs
• Company and performance-related bonus
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months)
• Health Cash Plan
• Two paid volunteering days annually
• Occupational health services
• Discounts with over 800 retailers
• Digital GP service
• Study support for relevant qualifications
• Flexible maternity and paternity leave and return-to-work options