Scientific Officer (Network)

Affinity Water; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in Hatfield seeks a Water Quality Specialist to conduct investigations and ensure compliance with quality standards. Candidates should have a degree or equivalent experience, along with strong IT skills and knowledge of water regulations. This role offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits including annual leave and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Learning and development opportunities

Annual leave from 23-27 days

‘Celebration Day’ for personal occasions

Double match pension scheme

Enhanced family benefits

Access to Wellbeing Centre

Volunteering days

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• A degree level qualification or equivalent experience in a scientific discipline, OR experience in the water industry.
• Able to interpret sample results and determine appropriate action according to regulatory requirements.
• Awareness of current Water Quality Regulation legislation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure water quality complies with regulatory and operational values.
• Support and deputise for the Network Operations Scientist.
• Conduct ground condition assessments for new developments.

Skills

Interpret sample results

Excellent IT skills

Understanding of water regulations

Driving licence

Education

Degree in scientific discipline or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

LIMS systems

Job description

Working in the Water Quality Services Department, the purpose of this role is to carry out water quality investigations, audits, ground condition assessments, sample result analysis, and report on findings.

To support, and deputise in the absence of, the Operations Scientist Network, and ensure water quality is not impacted by any network activities.

What you’ll be doing

• Ensure water quality complies with regulatory and operational values.
• Deputise the Network Operations Scientist duties during absence.
• Support the Network Operations Scientist in monitoring and improving water quality.
• Conduct ground condition assessments for new developments and recommend suitable materials.
• Investigate network water quality events and provide information to the Operations Scientist.
• Conduct structured audits of network activities.
• Carry out site specific studies to identify high risk water quality areas.
• Respond to and investigate unusual results within a prescribed timescale.
• Ensure required and relevant operational samples are taken.
• Provide expert water quality advice and support to teams involved in operational activities.
• Provide water quality training to community based teams.

What you need

• A degree level qualification or equivalent experience in a scientific discipline, OR experience in the water industry.
• A full UK driving licence
• Able to interpret sample results and determine appropriate action according to regulatory requirements.
• Awareness of current Water Quality Regulation legislation and requirements of company regulators.
• Awareness of water production, supply and distribution and how this can impact upon water quality.
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office, LIMS systems, and quickly learn internal software and apps. Essential

Full Job Description available on request- [e-mail]

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on skills and experience
• Learning and development opportunities, including mentoring and a range of formal courses and open learning resources.
• Entry into the company annual bonus scheme.
• Annual leave from 23-27 rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days.
• A ‘Celebration Day’ in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them.
• A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%)
• We offer a range of family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave.
• Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best.
• Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health.
• Discounts at a Range of Retail Outlets and on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme.
• Up to 4 Affinity days a year to volunteer in the community.
• Life Assurance.

Disability Confident

As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria and opt in on the application form. Ask the Talent Acquisition lead for the full job description to see all the criteria. If we have a very high volume of applicants and we’re not able to offer interviews to all, we’ll take a fair and proportionate number of disabled candidates through.

What is a disability?

A disability is a long-term physical or mental health condition that has a substantial impact on someone’s day-to-day activities.

What if I need adjustments during the recruitment process?

Let the Talent Acquisition lead mentioned on the job advert know – they’ll be able to help you.

Affinity Water recognises the benefits of greater diversity in our workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We are committed to building a more inclusive culture where every member of our workforce can thrive.

You can find out what it’s like to work at Affinity Water through our career site https://www.affinitywatercareers.co.uk/ where our colleagues share their career development stories and you can get a feel for our company culture.