Water Quality Field Sampler - Training & Weekend Overtime

Portsmouth Water; Langstone; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Pension up to 15%

Bonus up to 6%

Life assurance 4x salary

Wellbeing support

EV scheme after 1 year

Cycle to work

Job summary

Portsmouth Water is seeking a Water Quality Sampler to join our Scientific Services team. No prior experience required as we provide full training to become qualified. You’ll collect vital water samples across Hampshire and West Sussex, balancing independent field work with team collaboration.

Once trained, you’ll participate in a weekend rota with paid overtime. Strong communication, attention to detail, and a proactive safety mindset are essential as you help protect public health and support

Qualifications

• Confident communicator with strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Excellent record-keeping to maintain audit trails.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; eager to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site sampling and inspections to meet regulatory requirements and UKAS standards.
• Interpret test results and ensure sampling activities meet ISO17025 requirements.
• Maintain housekeeping, safety checks, and risk assessments on-site.
• Undertake unscheduled visits to customers (residential/commercial).
• Support customer contacts and handle complaints when needed.
• Ensure stock of bottle types and reagents; transport samples securely.
• Prepare, operate and maintain equipment to evaluate water quality.
• Check laboratory systems for compliance during sampling runs.
• Follow QMS, ISO17025 and DWTS standards; maintain safety procedures.
• Work lone and as part of a team across Hampshire and West Sussex.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Analytical

Record keeping

Microsoft Office

Job description

Portsmouth Water is seeking a Water Quality Sampler to join our Scientific Services team. No prior experience required as we provide full training to become qualified. You’ll collect vital water samples across Hampshire and West Sussex, balancing independent field work with team collaboration.

Once trained, you’ll participate in a weekend rota with paid overtime. Strong communication, attention to detail, and a proactive safety mindset are essential as you help protect public health and support