Working in the Water Quality Services Department, the purpose of this role is to ensure water treatment processes at works are appropriate for the quality of the abstracted water, efficient and producing high quality drinking water which complies with the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2016.

Principal accountabilities

Provide day to day water quality support to Production colleagues.
Ensure water quality audits at treatment works are satisfactory.
Provide supplementary training to Production colleagues regarding treatmentwater quality matters.
Appropriate actions are taken following sample failures or unusual results.
Recommendations from DWI are implemented & monitored.
Appropriate advice is given to support Production colleagues.
Water Quality procedures related to Production issues are up to date and followed.
Authorise risk assessment method statements
May decide if installations are returned to service.
Monitor and identify remedial measure to address medium to long term water quality trends and issues

Requirements

Previous water industry experience in either Water Quality or Production and supply
A full UK driving licence.
A scientific degree or UK water industry experience, preferably in water treatment
A thorough understanding of water production, supply and distribution and how this can impact upon water quality.
A good understanding of Geology, Hydrogeology and Hydrology
Communicating with all levels of staff both internally and externally, verbally or in writing.
Understanding water quality information & data from treatment processes
Confident, flexible and professional at all times, able to work effectively as part of the Water Quality team.
Exercising judgement in interpreting sample results and in giving advice to Production colleagues.
Understanding and ensuring compliance with company procedures and the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2016

Benefits Include:

Competitive salary dependant on experience
Level 2 car allowance £4,305
Learning and development opportunities, including mentoring and a range of formal courses and open learning resources.

Entry into the company annual bonus scheme.
Annual leave from 26 days rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days.
A ‘Celebration Day’ in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them.
A generous ‘double match pension scheme’ that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%)
We offer a range of family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave.
Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best.
Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health.
Discounts at a Range of Retail Outlets and on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme.
Disability confident (if you need to apply through a different format, please contact the Talent Acquisition Partner for this role)

Affinity Water recognises the benefits of greater diversity in our workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We are committed to building a more inclusive culture where every member of our workforce can thrive.