Pollution Risk Assessor

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major utility services provider in Reading is looking for a Pollution Risk Assessor to monitor wastewater systems and coordinate urgent responses to pollution events. You will work collaboratively in a dynamic environment, ensuring the safety and performance of sewage treatment works and pumping stations. The ideal candidate should have strong communication and IT skills, along with a proactive approach to managing busy workflows. Competitive salary up to £40,000 plus benefits including 26 days holiday.

Benefits

26 days holiday, increasing to 30 with length of service

Generous Pension Scheme through AON

Access to health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working with multiple colleagues and stakeholders.
• Interest in environmental protection and willingness to learn new systems.
• Awareness of process plant operations such as sewage treatment works.

Responsibilities

• Monitor system alerts in the Wastewater Control Room.
• Carry out risk assessments to identify potential pollution.
• Coordinate urgent field responses to pollution cases.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Good IT skills, including Excel

Ability to interpret data and produce clear reports

Organised and proactive approach

Tools

SCADA systems

Operational systems

Job description

Job title Pollution Risk Assessor Ref 43327 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Reading - Kemble Court - RG2 6AD Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Salary Competitive salary from £34,820 up to £40,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience. Job grade B Closing date 15/12/2025

This role plays an important part in protecting our local environment. You’ll be part of our Wastewater Control Room team, helping us prevent pollution by monitoring performance across our sewage treatment works, pumping stations and the wider network. Much of your day will focus on understanding how our treatment sites are performing and making sure the right actions happen quickly. As new systems and technology are introduced, this role will continue to develop, giving you opportunities to learn and grow.

What you’ll be doing as a Pollution Risk Assessor

• Working shifts in the Wastewater Control Room, monitoring system alerts and smart tool data
• Carrying out desktop impact and risk assessments to identify potential pollution
• Investigating treatment works, pumping stations and network performance to understand issues
• Coordinating urgent field responses and managing multiple pollution cases at once
• Providing clear updates to the Environment Agency, Natural England and other stakeholders
• Keeping accurate records of information received, decisions made and actions taken
• Producing data‑driven reports and supporting improvements to tools and working practices

Base location: Kemble Court, Reading
Working hours: This is a rotating shift-based role. The shift pattern is:

• Early shift: 06:00 to 14:45
• Late shift: 13:15 to 22:00

What you should bring to the role

• A proactive, organised approach and confidence managing a high volume of work in a busy environment
• The ability to interpret data, trends and patterns and produce clear written reports.
• Strong communication skills and experience working with multiple colleagues and stakeholders.
• Good IT skills, including Excel, Word and confidence using operational systems
• An interest in environmental protection and a willingness to learn new systems and technology.
• Awareness of process plant operations such as sewage treatment works or pumping stations would be beneficial.
• Experience using SCADA systems or smart tools, or an interest in developing this skill.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £34,820 up to £40,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of yourself and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.