Compliance Sampler (6 months FTC) in Farnborough

Summary:

Imagine a role where your work directly impacts the health and well-being of your entire community. At South East Water, we believe water is the lifeblood of our region, and as a Compliance Sampler, you become the frontline guardian of public health. You will ensure that every drop of water reaching our customers is wholesome, safe, and meets the highest regulatory standards. This is a purpose-driven career where you work independently in the field to make a tangible difference.

This dynamic, (6 months FTC) field-based position offers a unique variety each day. You will use your initiative to navigate your assigned routes, ensuring the integrity of our water supply by collecting samples from critical locations such as treatment works, service reservoirs, and directly from customer properties. Your role involves performing on-site tests, performing quality control checks, and recording precise data into our laboratory systems. You are the face of South East Water, and your ability to interact professionally with the public is essential as you explain the sampling process to customers.

We are looking for a dependable and organised individual who takes pride in the accuracy of their work and is confident using IT systems and handheld devices for data entry and navigation. You will need a valid UK driving licence as you will be responsible for a company vehicle, but no previous experience is required- your attitude and commitment to safety are what matter most.

Based at our Farnborough, Hampshire depot, you will typically start your day between 06:00 AM - 06:30 AM, finishing around 2:00 PM. Because water quality is a constant priority, you will participate in a weekend and bank holiday rota to ensure continuous compliance. If you are ready to take ownership of a vital role and help us deliver healthy, high-quality water across Hampshire,

Main responsibilities:

• To collect and deliver samples (including Cryptosporidium filter changes) and record details of samples taken in accordance with the Company’s Sampling Manual and the Water Quality Regulations.
• To organise own sampling route to ensure all samples assigned are collected in a timely manner and the samples are delivered to the laboratory or depot in time to be processed.
• To ensure all paperwork associated with collecting samples is completed in accordance with internal procedures and this data is entered into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• To perform duties in accordance with internal policies and relating to HSQ and driving rules.
• To perform on site tests and associated quality control checks in accordance with the Company’s Sampling Manual and the Water Quality Regulations.
• To help identify any deficiencies in the Company’s Sampling Manual to ensure that all sampling procedures are appropriately documented and conform to any / all requirements of the Water Quality Regulations and UKAS.
• Collect repeat samples in case of sample results failure to meet standards and urgent ad-hoc samples as necessary.Responsible for the servicing and cleaning of allocated vehicle.
• To undertake sampling at weekends in accordance with the local team agreement and in emergency as requested by the Company.

You'll need: Skills / Qualifications / Experience

• A valid driving licence is essential
• Good level of numeracy and literacy skills
• Good customer service being comfortable speak with customers and explaining why and how you're there to help them
• Confident with IT / Computers

It will be a bonus if you have: Skills / Qualifications / Experience

• Understanding of water sampling process

Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time.

Grow a career with a meaningful purpose.

We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.

Benefits package:

• Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
• Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Life assurance.
• Wellbeing related benefits.

Compensation package:

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