Assistant Water Quality Process Scientist
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: Up to £29,000
Join us at a pivotal time as we work towards a greener future, addressing climate change, minimizing environmental impact, and reducing our carbon footprint.
As an Assistant Water Quality Process Scientist, you will be part of our operational Process Science Team, responsible for ensuring that the drinking water supplied to the public meets high-quality standards. Your role involves collaborating with operations to perform performance checks on water treatment assets, analyzing laboratory test results from treatment processes to consumers' taps, and advising on optimizing drinking water treatment.
This is a new role designed to support the team through data analysis, assisting with performance checks, managing investigatory sampling, and administering risk management systems. You will also help manage evidence for internal and Inspectorate audits.
You will support the maintenance of water quality standards in compliance with legislation by assisting in the operation and optimization of existing and new assets, ensuring the highest quality water supply and monitoring treatment process efficiency.
With a proactive attitude, eagerness to learn, and strong communication and IT skills, this role offers excellent opportunities for development within the water industry. The role requires site visits; therefore, a full driving license and access to a vehicle are necessary.
While experience in the water industry or relevant environmental, engineering, or scientific qualifications are preferred, a strong desire to learn about the water industry is essential. Comprehensive training will be provided.
Additional Benefits
* All necessary PPE, tools, uniform, and training provided
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* BUPA cash plan with options for family coverage
* Free annual flu jab and eye test vouchers
* Pension contributions up to 11%
* Employee assistance program
* Access to sports and social clubs
* Company and performance-related bonus
* Life assurance (4x salary)
* Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months)
* Health Cash Plan
* Two paid volunteering days annually
* Occupational health services
* Discounts with over 800 retailers
* Digital GP service
* Study support for relevant qualifications
* Flexible maternity and paternity leave and return-to-work options
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