Job Details
Title: Assistant Water Quality Process Scientist
Location: Falmer & Hardham
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: Up to £31,000 per annum
Closing Date: 2026-04-13
Responsibilities
* Work within the Operational Process Science Team in the Sussex Water directorate to ensure drinking water produced for the public meets high‑quality standards.
* Carry out performance checks on water treatment assets and analyse laboratory test results taken throughout the treatment processes up to the customer tap.
* Assist with data analysis, administration of investigatory sampling and risk‑management systems.
* Support operation in managing evidence for internal and Inspectorate audits.
* Help optimise existing and new assets to maintain high‑quality water supply and improve treatment process efficiency.
Qualifications
* Willingness to learn and proactive approach with good communication and IT skills.
* Full driving licence and access to a personal car for site visits.
* Experience in the water industry or an environmental/engineering/scientific qualification is desirable, but a strong desire to learn about the sector is more important.
* Training will be provided.
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