Water Regulations Inspector

Pertemps; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company is seeking a Water Regulation Inspector based in Ashford, UK. In this customer-facing role, you'll inspect plumbing systems, contributing to regulatory compliance. The position requires a background in plumbing, knowledge of Health and Safety regulations, and a valid driving license. A salary of up to £35,000 per annum is offered, with additional benefits including a company-provided van, 24 days annual leave, and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Company-provided van

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous Pension Scheme

Access to health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in relevant plumbing industry advantageous.
• Sound understanding of Health and Safety regulations beneficial.
• Possession of a valid driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections on plumbing systems for compliance.
• Audit approved plumbers for competency and customer care.
• Involve in investigations associated with water quality contamination.

Skills

Relevant industry background

Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations

Valid driving license

Education

City and Guilds Craft certificate in Plumbing

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 license

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.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

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. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.