Environmental Sampler

Environmental Sampler

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

• We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience £24,665 - £30,604  (pending 4.5% increase from April 2025)
• A Company van
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• Attractive pension scheme (Currently up to 10% company contribution, which will increase to 12% from April 2025)
• Development opportunities in line with the Environmental Sampler progression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - plus an extra wellness day!
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• A great benefits package - choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. 
• Retail savings scheme 
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location: Considering the sampling routes you will be working on, we ideally need candidates to live in the east of the region. At times, travel around the wider Yorkshire region will be required.

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Sampler to join the Water Service Delivery at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

What we do:

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it's so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire's water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region's health, wellbeing, and prosperity.

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. Water Service Delivery are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. 

To ensure that Yorkshire Water complies with Operator Self-Monitoring (OSM) and Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD) sampling regulations and maintains 100% compliance at all times.  This is done by carrying out environmental sampling as dictated by the regulatory sampling programme.

Where you fit in:

As our Environmental Sampler you will

• Carry out UWW sample machine calibrations and sample point audits as required
• Ensure that all sampling is conducted on waste water treatment works as dictated by the regulatory sampling programme. This involves collecting a range of different waste water quality samples at the crude and final effluent stages for dispatch and analysis at a central lab.
• Carry out other sampling as required by the role. This includes AMP (Asset Management Plan) investigation sampling programme, bathing waters, river sampling and tankered trade waste.
• To carry out on-site tests including pH, turbidity, ammonia, total chlorine,
• Using Advantex and/or Sample Manager and record sheets to record activities and maintain accurate sample records.
• To comply with all the requirements of the OSM and UWWTD QMS (Quality Management System) Documents and ISO17025 accreditation.
• To ensure the confidentiality of the Compliance Sampling Programmes (OSM & UWWTD) and to escalate any pressure from operational managers or operators to tamper with the taking of, or disposal of, samples appropriately.
• To operate and interrogate corporate systems, such as Advantex, RTS (Regional Telemetry System), Odyssey, Lotus Notes and Lab Systems as required.
• Maintain all allocated Company assets including Toughbook's, satnav, mobile, vehicles and access keys and adhere in accordance with company policy.
• To be aware at all times of Health and Safety considerations.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Develops and maintains effective internal relationships, has a good teamwork focus and customer relations.
• Basic IT skills in Office and email packages with willingness to learn.
• Experience of delivering excellent customer service and resolution of customer contacts.
• To understand waste water quality regulation.
• Experience of working in a procedural and regulated environment.
• Holds full valid driving licence and understands the challenges of occupational driving.
• Is self-motivated and able to manage workload independently.
• Ability to work at heights and within enclosed spaces.
• To have a basic understanding of waste water treatment operations and distribution systems.
• Clearly demonstrates the Yorkshire Water company values and behaviours
• Experience of understanding where your role fits within a business plan and then developing ways to deliver the outputs.
• Is flexible in their approach to work and the possibility of weekend working

You will also benefit from having:

• Previous experience in a commercially orientated and/or regulated environment.
• Previous experience gained within the water or waste water sectors or within the broader utilities, process, or manufacturing industry sectors.
• Proficient knowledge of YW corporate systems.
• Regulatory Awareness
• Previous experience in a quality or sampling role.

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it's important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn't always easy!

Do we sound like your cup of tea?

If you've got experience in Environmental Sampling and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.

Closing date - 21st February 2025

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.