Water Quality Field Specialist – Testing & Travel

Thames Water Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Annual leave 24 days increasing to 28

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Thames Water in Reading is seeking a Customer Water Quality Officer to test water samples across a wide area, ensuring taps deliver clean, safe water. You will travel between sites as part of a team, collect samples from homes and businesses, and manage sampling records following industry procedures.

You will also assist with investigating supply issues or customer complaints when required, with emphasis on accuracy, planning, and safe operation of equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience driving and visiting domestic houses and businesses.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and maintain sampling records.
• Good computer literacy and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Test water samples in domestic homes and businesses.
• Oversee sampling records and maintenance of sampling equipment.
• Assist with investigating supply issues or customer complaints.

Skills

Driving licence

Customer-facing

Route planning

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Water industry knowledge

Job description

Thames Water in Reading is seeking a Customer Water Quality Officer to test water samples across a wide area, ensuring taps deliver clean, safe water. You will travel between sites as part of a team, collect samples from homes and businesses, and manage sampling records following industry procedures.

You will also assist with investigating supply issues or customer complaints when required, with emphasis on accuracy, planning, and safe operation of equipment.