Affinity Water has an exciting opportunity to become a Commercial Sampler within Affinity Water working within our Scientific Services Commercial Team.

The Role:

The purpose of this role is to help support the growth of existing commercial contracts and perform routine and non-routine sampling and compliance tasks within the Scientific Services Commercial team. The team undertake legionella monitoring and various other water quality sampling activities.

The role involves working alone on the day-to-day collection of water samples under strict quality control procedures from commercial premises that must meet UKAS (DWTS) requirements. The role will also involve working in partnership with the sampler centre and laboratory teams across the business. Full training will be provided.

What you'll be doing:

• Adherence to all UKAS, DWI, and LCA procedures and instructions at all times.
• Excellent time management and organisation skills to balance competing obligations and deliver performance expectations.
• Liaise with customers and provide excellent customer service at all times.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• A willingness to learn more about keeping water systems safe and about the chemical treatment solutions to eradicate bacterial contamination.

What you'll need:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow protocols accurately.
• Competent in Microsoft Office packages.
• Water Industry Experience (Desirable, not essential)
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence.

Benefits:

• Salary: £25,091 (dependent on skills and experience).
• Hours of work: 08:30am - 16:30pm (Mon - Thurs) 08:30am - 16:00pm (Friday)
• Company Van
• 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 23 - 27 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.
• Up to 4 Affinity days a year to volunteer in the community.
• Life Assurance.
• Disability confident: if you need to apply in a different format, please contact us