Pollution Response Coordinator (Hybrid) - 6-Month Contract

Pertemps Thames Water; Reading, Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Thames Water in Reading is looking for a Pollution Support Coordinator on a six-month, full-time contract. The role pays £18.75 per hour and is hybrid (Reading or Swindon) with 36 hours per week.

You will coordinate responses to pollution incidents across the wastewater network and support operational teams to act quickly to protect customers and the environment. You’ll assess information from calls, emails and system alerts, prioritise incidents, arrange urgent field attendance and

Qualifications

• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• A calm, organised approach, with the ability to manage competing demands under pressure.
• Confidence to make decisions, use your initiative and speak up when something doesn’t look right.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• A positive, curious attitude and enthusiasm for learning about environmental protection and wastewater systems.
• Good IT skills, including experience using email, Word and Excel.
• A willingness to learn and develop. Previous environmental experience is welcome but not essential – attitude and enthusiasm are what count most!

Responsibilities

• You’ll assess information received through calls, emails and system alerts to identify potential pollution risks, prioritise incidents and arrange urgent field responses where needed.
• You’ll support pollution investigations, coordinate follow-up actions and maintain accurate records, while keeping colleagues, field teams and external agencies informed.
• Working closely with the wastewater control room, you’ll also develop your knowledge of our networks and operational systems.

Job description

Pertemps Thames Water in Reading is looking for a Pollution Support Coordinator on a six-month, full-time contract. The role pays £18.75 per hour and is hybrid (Reading or Swindon) with 36 hours per week.

You will coordinate responses to pollution incidents across the wastewater network and support operational teams to act quickly to protect customers and the environment. You’ll assess information from calls, emails and system alerts, prioritise incidents, arrange urgent field attendance and