Sampling and Regulations Technician

BUUK Infrastructure; Epsom; Presencial; GBP 33 000 - 40 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Cost of living pay review

Pension contributions up to 10%

33 days holiday incl bank holidays (+2

Hybrid working for eligible roles

Referral bonus £1000 (net)

Development opportunities

Equal opportunity employer

Resumo da oferta

BUUK Infrastructure is recruiting a Sampling and Regulations Technician to protect public health by visiting customer properties for water sampling and on-site drinking water analysis. The role involves inspecting plumbing, ensuring compliance with DWTS UKAS 17025 and reporting any non-conformances.

You will work primarily in the Epsom area with field visits across Chichester, Portsmouth, South West London and surroundings, with on-going standby rota and flexible working where applicable.

Qualificações

• Excellent communication skills essential.
• Able to plan workload effectively.
• Highly organised and motivated with good audit trails.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct water sampling and on-site water analysis to meet DWTS UKAS 17025 and DWI requirements.
• Ensure proper storage and transportation of drinking water samples.
• Operate and maintain equipment used to evaluate water quality.
• Perform daily QC and in situ tests (chlorine, temperature, taste, odour, turbidity).
• Inspect plumbing systems for compliance and identify water quality risks.

Conhecimentos

Communication

Workload planning

Organisational skills

Record keeping

Microsoft Office

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Location: Field
Additional Location Information: Epsom

Salary: £36,517

Contract type: Permanent

Posting End Date: 29/10/2026

At BUUK Infrastructure, our vision is to be the leading utility partner to accelerate the UK towards net zero for all our customers. Our group of companies has been the major drive for change and innovation over 30 years.

We provide a supportive environment that is committed to enabling our people to be the best - ensuring they feel proud to be themselves and part of BUUK Infrastructure.

We are looking for Sampling and Regulations Technician who would like to help us reach our mission to "earn customer loyalty and drive business growth by providing consistently excellent service".

We are ideally looking for someone based in the Epsom area. This is a field based role covering Chichester, Portsmouth, South West London and surrounding areas.

Purpose of this role

Responsible for assuring the public health of our customers by visiting their properties to carry out water sampling, on-site analysis of drinking water and inspecting plumbing systems.

Your key responsibilities are

• You will be accountable for water sampling activities, in accordance with DWTS UKAS 17025 standard, to meet DWI's regulatory programme requirements.
• You will ensure correct storage and transportation of drinking water samples to a suitable location.
• You will have the responsibility to prepare, calibrate, operate and maintain equipment and instruments used to evaluate the quality of water samples.
• You will conduct daily quality control analysis and in situ analysis of water, including chlorine, temperature, taste, odour and turbidity and interpret test results.
• You will carry out fittings inspections to ensure that installed plumbing systems are compliant, identifying risks to water quality and any issues relating to the waste, undue consumption, or misuse of our water.
• You will be required to undertake unscheduled visits mainly to customer residential properties and some commercial properties.
• You will deal with our customers in a professional and efficient manner and provide our customers with a high‑quality service.
• You will liaise with both the Water Sampling Manager and the Regulations and Compliance Officer and report any non‑conformances to them.
• You may be required to participate on a Standby Rota.
• Any other duties as required by the manager.

Abilities/Skills

• Excellent communications skills.
• Able to effectively plan workload.
• Highly organised and motivated.
• Exceptional record keeping skills are essential to ensure audit trails are maintained.

Desirable

• Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Able to maintain a helpful and customer focussed work environment.
• Able to provide accurate quality work within department and company.

Conditions of Employment

• You are required to have your criminal records checked through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This is due to going into customers' homes.
• You will be required to participate in a standby rota.
• You will hold a driving licence.

What can you expect from us

• Cost of living annual pay review.
• Company pension contributions up to 10% if employees contribute 5%.
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays with the ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• To say thank you, each time you successfully refer someone you will receive a referral payment of £1000 (net of tax).
• Hybrid working for eligible roles.
• Development opportunities to reach your career aspirations.
• BUUK has an award‑winning culture. We care about your wellbeing and safety as we all deserve the right to go home safe, every day. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we respect each other and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in all we do.

Research shows that women and people from different underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications.

You can also ask us about flexible working options.

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