Field Water Compliance and Sampling Technician

BUUK Infrastructure; Guildford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Pension contributions up to 10%

£1000 referral bonus (net of tax)

Hybrid working for eligible roles

Development opportunities

Job summary

BUUK Infrastructure is seeking a Sampling and Regulations Technician to visit customer properties for water sampling, on-site analysis, and plumbing inspections. You will work to DWTS UKAS 17025 standards and report results to the Water Sampling Manager, ensuring safe water quality across the region.

The role requires DBS clearance, a valid driving licence, and occasional standby work. Based in the Epsom area with travel to Chichester, Portsmouth and South West London.

Qualifications

• DBS check is required due to home visits.
• Valid driving licence is mandatory.
• Field-based role requiring visits to residential and some commercial properties.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for water sampling in line with DWTS UKAS 17025 standard.
• Ensure proper storage and transportation of drinking water samples.
• Prepare, calibrate, operate and maintain water analysis equipment.
• Conduct daily QC and in situ tests (chlorine, temperature, taste, odour, turbidity).
• Carry out fittings inspections to ensure plumbing systems meet water quality standards.
• Perform unscheduled visits to customer properties and provide high-quality service.
• Liaise with Water Sampling Manager and Compliance Officer; report non-conformances.
• Possibly participate in standby rota; perform other duties as required.

Skills

Excellent communications

Plan workload

Highly organised

Record keeping

Microsoft Office

Customer focussed

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

BUUK Infrastructure is seeking a Sampling and Regulations Technician to visit customer properties for water sampling, on-site analysis, and plumbing inspections. You will work to DWTS UKAS 17025 standards and report results to the Water Sampling Manager, ensuring safe water quality across the region.

The role requires DBS clearance, a valid driving licence, and occasional standby work. Based in the Epsom area with travel to Chichester, Portsmouth and South West London.