Sampling Technician

BUUK Infrastructure; Woking; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension contributions

Holiday allowance

Referral bonus

Job summary

BUUK Infrastructure is seeking a Sampling and Regulations Technician to visit customer properties, perform water sampling and on-site analysis to ensure drinking water quality and compliance with DWTS UKAS 17025 standards.

You will routinely handle sample storage, calibration of equipment and interpretation of test results, while maintaining meticulous audit trails and reporting to the Water Sampling Manager. A field-based role across Chichester, Portsmouth, SW London and nearby areas.

Qualifications

• Excellent communications skills.
• Ability to plan workload effectively.
• Highly organised and motivated.
• Exceptional record keeping to ensure audit trails.

Responsibilities

• Water sampling activities in accordance with DWTS UKAS 17025 to meet DWI regulatory requirements.
• Store and transport drinking water samples securely.
• Prepare, calibrate, operate and maintain sampling equipment and instruments.
• Conduct daily quality control analysis and in situ water analysis (chlorine, temperature, taste, odour, turbidity) and interpret results.
• Carry out fittings inspections to ensure plumbing systems comply and identify risks to water quality.
• Undertake unscheduled visits to customer properties and possibly some commercial sites.
• Liaise with Water Sampling Manager and Regulations and Compliance Officer to report non-conformances.
• May participate on a standby rota.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Excellent communications

Plan workload

Highly organised

Record keeping

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 Guildford 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. If you would like to be a part of our team and you meet many, but not all our requirements for this role, please apply. You can also ask us about flexible working options.

Please note we reserve the right to close the role early. Therefore, if you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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