Process Scientist

South East Water; Pembury; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stakeholder pension

Holiday entitlement

Leave buy/sell

Volunteer days

Cycle to work

Health plan

Life Insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

South East Water is looking for a Process Scientist to join the Water Quality team in Pembury. You will analyse data, interpret trends and investigate anomalies to safeguard water quality across Kent treatment works.

The role involves collaboration with Distribution Technicians, on-site investigations, and technical reporting to support compliance and ongoing improvement. You'll work days 08:30-17:00 with standby out of hours and some home working.

Qualifications

• A degree in a Scientific subject or experience in a water-based role.
• Knowledge of water treatment processes.
• Technical report writing skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• A full, clean driving license.

Responsibilities

• Optimise the performance and maximise the efficiency of water treatment processes.
• Investigate the cause of compliance/operational water quality breaches. Provide a comprehensive report detailing the findings and conclusions of the investigation.
• Undertake water treatment works site process audits in a timely manner.
• Prepare technical reports with conclusions & recommendations as required.
• Provision of technical support and advice to the business.
• Provide standby Water Quality cover out of hours for the business.

Skills

Degree with scientific subject

Water treatment knowledge

Technical report writing

Strong communication

Full clean driving licence

Education

Degree in a Scientific subject

Job description

Summary

Do you have knowledge of water process science? Can you interpret data and turn it into easy-to-understand information? Are you looking for a role that has variety? If the answer is yes, this is a chance to take the next step in your career... We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for. In this role as a Process Scientist in our Water Quality department, you will be instrumental in the safe and efficient management of our water treatment works. A key aspect of the position is close collaboration with Distribution Technicians, providing them with expert guidance on water treatment procedures. Additionally, you will be responsible for detailed monitoring of data trends and the systematic investigation of anomalies. Your ability to apply a logical, methodical approach will enable you to effectively investigate water quality concerns and advise on the most appropriate corrective actions. Every day is different in this role - you'll be carrying out a mix of data analysis and on-site investigation of water quality failures at our Kent water treatment sites. Your scientific background and water treatment experience will enable you to effectively troubleshoot and determine the root cause of these issues. You will also be responsible for technical report writing, including recommendations for compliance and investigation documentation; therefore, experience in technical report writing is preferred. You're self-motivated, well organised and enjoy problem solving. We're a friendly, open and collaborative team that will give you lots of encouragement to share your ideas and make a difference to the success of our growing Process Science team. This role is based at our Pembury office, with site visits around the Kent area and some home working. Standard working hours are 08:30 - 17:00 - you will also be put on a standby rota to cover out of hours support.

Main responsibilities

• Optimise the performance and maximise the efficiency of water treatment processes.
• Investigate the cause of compliance/operational water quality breaches. Provide a comprehensive report detailing the findings and conclusions of the investigation.
• Undertake water treatment works site process audits in a timely manner.
• Prepare technical reports with conclusions & recommendations as required.
• Provision of technical support and advice to the business.
• Provide standby Water Quality cover out of hours for the business.

You’ll need:

Skills / Experience / Qualifications

• A degree in a Scientific subject or experience in a water-based role.
• Knowledge of water treatment processes.
• Technical report writing skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• A full, clean driving license.

Benefits package

• Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
• Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Life assurance.
• Wellbeing related benefits.

What can you expect from your recruitment?

It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.

Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.

Compensation package

£31,733 - £41,930 depending on experience