Water Regulations Inspector

Thames Water; Ashford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water and wastewater company in the UK is seeking a Water Regulation Inspector in Ashford. This position involves inspecting plumbing across the Thames Water area to ensure compliance with regulations. The role requires relevant industry experience, a sound understanding of Health and Safety, and a valid driving license. You will receive a competitive salary, a company van, generous annual leave, and access to various employee benefits focused on health and wellbeing.

Benefits

Salary up to £35,000 per annum

Company-provided van

24 days annual leave, increasing to 28

Generous Pension Scheme

Access to health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Relevant industry background in plumbing or water regulation.
• Sound working knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.
• Valid driving license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Inspect both domestic and non-domestic properties.
• Audit approved plumbers and monitor their competency.
• Involve in high-risk investigations related to water quality.

Skills

Health and Safety regulations knowledge

Driving license

Education

City and Guilds Craft certificate in Plumbing or NVQ equivalent

Job description

You will be responsible for inspecting both domestic and non-domestic properties across the Thames Water London area, checking plumbing systems on both a reactive and proactive basis to ensure compliance with the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999.

This is a customer-facing role that involves regular travel to a variety of sites across London and Thames Valley area.

This is a fixed term contract for 12 months

What you’ll be doing as a Water Regulation Inspector

• Carry out inspections both reactive and proactive, contributing to our regulatory targets.
• Auditing of approved plumbers, monitoring competency and customer care being
• Auditing reduced-pressure zone valve installations
• Direct involvement in high-risk/high-profile investigations, complex cases associated with confirmed water quality contamination.
• Support the notifications received by the business in relation to plumbing alterations carried out.

Base location: Your base location can be flexible depending on where you live and this will be discussed with the successful candidate. (ashford common)

Working hours: 7:30am to 3:36pm, Monday to Friday

What you should bring to the role

• Relevant industry background and understanding of the business would be advantageous.
• Sound working knowledge of Health and Safety regulations will be beneficial
• City and Guilds Craft certificate in Plumbing or NVQ equivalent would be advantageous
• Valid driving licence

What’s in it for you?

• A salary of up to £35,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• A company-provided van to support you in the role.
• Annual leave of 24 days per year, increasing to 28 days with length of service, plus bank holidays.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of yourself and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive.