Water Quality Technician

Bristol Water; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Pension with company contribution

Cycle to Work

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Bristol Water, a trusted UK water supplier, is seeking a Water Quality Technician to support the Scientific Services Team in protecting public health and ensuring compliant water quality across the network.

This field-based role involves collecting and analysing samples at assets and customer properties, carrying out on-site tests, and maintaining precise records. The role requires strong organisational skills and good communication, with a weekend/standby rota as part of the delivery schedule.

Qualifications

• Able to plan and prioritise daily sampling routes.
• Proven attention to detail in data logging and reporting.
• Competent with IT tools and data handling.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Experience with regulatory data and testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage daily sampling routes across the Bristol Water network.
• Collect water samples from assets and customer properties.
• Perform on-site testing for chemical/physical water quality parameters.
• Label, log and record samples accurately.
• Carry out equipment checks and quality control testing.
• Transport samples to the laboratory for analysis and report results.
• Represent Bristol Water professionally when engaging with customers.

Skills

Organisation

Attention to detail

IT literacy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Driving licence

Data handling

Job description

Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose

At Bristol Water, we’ve been serving generations of families since 1846. Ensuring people in our communities have access to healthy water is paramount, which is why we work around the clock testing our water hundreds of times a day.

We’re proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we’re working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife.

Whether you’re starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career.

Ready to make a splash? Join our team today.

About the Role

At Bristol Water, we are proud to provide safe, high-quality drinking water to our customers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We're looking for a Water Quality Technician to join our Scientific Services Team, playing a vital role in protecting public health and ensuring compliance with water quality regulations.

This is a field based role where you'll be responsible for collecting and analysing water samples across our network and customer properties. You'll be the eyes and ears of our Water Quality Team, helping us maintain the highest standards of drinking water quality while delivering excellent customer service.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Water Quality Technician, your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and managing daily sampling routes across the Bristol Water network.


• Collecting water samples from company assets and customer properties.


• Undertaking on-site testing and measurements for chemical and physical water quality parameters.


• Labelling, logging and recording samples accurately.


• Carrying out monitoring checks on equipment and analytical quality control testing.


• Maintaining detailed and accurate records.


• Safely transporting samples back to the laboratory for analysis.


• Representing Bristol Water professionally when engaging with customers and stakeholders.

To support the delivery of a continuous safe water supply, you'll participate in a weekend, bank holiday and standby rota, providing emergency and incident response sampling when required.

About You

We're looking for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in accuracy and is passionate about delivering excellent service.

You’ll ideally have:

• Strong organisational and planning skills.


• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.


• The ability to follow processes, procedures and regulatory requirements.


• Experience recording and handling data accurately.


• Good communication and customer service skills.


• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.


• Good IT literacy.


• Physical capability to undertake manual handling activities associated with the role.


• A full UK driving licence.

Why Bristol Water?

At Bristol Water, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in creating an environment where everyone can thrive, bring their best every day and feel truly valued.

Our Benefits Include Time Off & Flexibility

• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.


• Holiday buy and sell scheme.


• One paid volunteering day each year.

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pension scheme with company contribution matching.


• Share schemes including discounted share purchase and share matching opportunities.


• Retail discounts giving access to thousands of offers and savings.


• Give As You Earn charity scheme.

Health & Protection

• Life Assurance.


• Group Income Protection.


• Free annual flu vaccination.


• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support for health, wellbeing and financial matters.

Family Support

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave provisions.

Travel & Lifestyle

• Free onsite parking at our Bristol headquarters.


• Cycle to Work scheme.


• Car Share scheme.


• Subsidised onsite canteen.

Closing Date: 25th Sept 2026

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.

Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.

Our core values, which are essential to our success, are:

Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.

Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.

Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.