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Water Quality Sampler

Salary

£26,624 per annum | Company Benefits

Location

Walsall | Field Work

Contract

Full Time | Permanent | 37 hours per week (weekend overtime available)

About Us

South Staffordshire Water operates across two regions as Cambridge Water and South Staffs Water, and is a privately-owned regulated water only company.

South Staffs Water supplies a population of nearly 1.3 million. The area of supply stretches from the edge of Ashbourne in the North, to Halesowen in the South, and from Burton-on-Trent in the East, to Kinver in the West.

The Role

With water quality a top priority, we are looking for a Water Quality Customer Sampler to join our team.

This is a lone working, field-based role operating in all weather conditions. You’ll play a vital part in ensuring the safety and quality of our water by collecting and analysing samples from across our network and customer properties.

Key Responsibilities

Collect water samples from treatment works, reservoirs, and customer properties
Carry out on-site chlorine testing
Register samples into the laboratory system
Accurately record results and complete quality control checks
Follow strict quality procedures and record-keeping standards

What You’ll Need

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Confidence using computer-based systems for recording and managing data
High attention to detail and ability to follow strict processes
A proactive approach to lone working
Full, valid UK driving licence (company vehicle provided)
GCSEs (or equivalent); experience in a related field is desirable

What You’ll Get

Family-Friendly Leave

Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer’s Days

Financial & Life Assurance

Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options

Health & Wellbeing

Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents

Lifestyle & Perks

Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers

Professional Development

Hands-on training and ongoing career development opportunities

Inclusion & Belonging

Active People Networks – Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women’s Network, Parent & Carer Networking Group and more

Performance & Recognition

Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.

At South Staffordshire Limited, inclusion matters. We have a wide range of employee networks which are employee-led communities that bring our people together, support different perspectives and create a strong sense of belonging. Our people are encouraged to get involved as members or allies.

We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including all genders, ethnicity, sexual orientations, and physical and neurodiverse abilities.

We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and encourage you to let us know how we can best support you throughout the recruitment process.