Environmental Sampler

CUPONING PULICIDAD S.L.; Bradford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking water utility company as an Environmental Sampler, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring clean and safe drinking water for millions. This exciting position involves conducting essential sampling and testing on wastewater treatment works, calibrating machines, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. If you're self-motivated, possess a valid driving license, and thrive in a teamwork-focused environment, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in the Yorkshire region. Embrace the chance to contribute to a sustainable future while enjoying a supportive work culture that values your contributions.

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated environment and understanding of wastewater treatment operations.
• Effective internal relationships and good teamwork focus are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sampling on wastewater treatment works and perform on-site tests.
• Utilize corporate systems to maintain accurate sample records.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer Service

Basic IT Skills

Understanding of Wastewater Quality Regulation

Self-motivated

Ability to Work at Heights

Flexibility in Work Approach

Education

Full Valid Driving Licence

Tools

Advantex

Sample Manager

RTS

Odyssey

Lab Systems

Job description

Company description:

Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

Job description:

Environmental Sampler

We have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Sampler to join the Water Service Delivery at Yorkshire Water and help provide the best service to our customers.

What we do:

Yorkshire Water ensures that over 5.4 million people in the region have access to clean and safe drinking water and that their wastewater is effectively managed. We protect the environment and plan for the future of Yorkshire's water services.

Where you fit in:

As our Environmental Sampler, you will:

• Carry out UWW sample machine calibrations and sample point audits as required.
• Conduct sampling on wastewater treatment works as dictated by the regulatory sampling programme, collecting various wastewater quality samples.
• Perform other sampling as required, including AMP investigation sampling, bathing waters, river sampling, and tankered trade waste.
• Conduct on-site tests including pH, turbidity, ammonia, and total chlorine.
• Utilize Advantex and/or Sample Manager to maintain accurate sample records.
• Comply with OSM and UWWTD QMS Documents and ISO17025 accreditation.
• Maintain confidentiality of the Compliance Sampling Programmes and escalate any pressures to tamper with samples.
• Operate corporate systems such as Advantex, RTS, Odyssey, and Lab Systems as required.
• Maintain all allocated Company assets and adhere to company policy.
• Be aware of Health and Safety considerations.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Effective internal relationships and good teamwork focus.
• Basic IT skills in Office and email packages.
• Experience in delivering excellent customer service.
• Understanding of wastewater quality regulation.
• Experience in a procedural and regulated environment.
• Full valid driving licence.
• Self-motivated and able to manage workload independently.
• Ability to work at heights and within enclosed spaces.
• Basic understanding of wastewater treatment operations.
• Demonstrates Yorkshire Water company values.
• Experience in understanding business plans and delivering outputs.
• Flexibility in work approach, including weekend working.

You will also benefit from having:

• Previous experience in a regulated environment.
• Experience in the water or wastewater sectors.
• Knowledge of YW corporate systems.
• Regulatory awareness.
• Experience in a quality or sampling role.

Work type: Permanent, 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

Location: Ideally candidates should live in the east of the region, with travel around the wider Yorkshire region required.

Closing date: 21st February 2025.

If successful, you will undergo pre-employment checks including a Basic Disclosure Check and may require security vetting. We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone. Please inform us of any adjustments needed.

Kelda Group reserves the right to close this position before the published closing date, so please apply as soon as possible.