Yorkshire Water
Water Quality Sampling Officer
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Water Quality Sampling Officer
Water Quality Sampling Officer
Join the Yorkshire Water Water Service Delivery team and help deliver clean, safe drinking water and wastewater services across the Yorkshire region.
About Yorkshire Water
We serve more than 5.4 million people across Yorkshire, ensuring reliable water supply and efficient wastewater management. Our role goes beyond infrastructure—we protect communities, safeguard the environment, and drive a sustainable future for Yorkshire’s water resources.
This exciting opportunity sits within the Water Service Delivery teams, where our focus is on maintaining compliance with water quality regulations and exceeding customer expectations through responsible service.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Water Quality Sampling Officer to support our strategic mandatory sampling programme, ensuring 100% regulatory compliance while providing exceptional field support.
Key Responsibilities
As a Water Quality Sampling Officer, your role will include:
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Compliance with Water Quality Standards:
- Conduct regulated water quality sampling in line with regulatory and procedural guidelines.
- Ensure ISO17025 accreditation requirements are met.
- Maintain compliance with Yorkshire Water’s QMS (Quality Management System).
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Field Sampling & Customer Engagement:
- Collect water samples from water treatment works, reservoir infrastructure, and distribution assets.
- Carry out random customer sampling as per the regulatory programme.
- Assist on-site with customer issue resolution, documenting issues that require escalation.
- Maintain adherence to lone working policies and robust health & safety procedures.
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Technical & Analytical Support:
- Operate and interrogate key corporate systems (Advantex, RTS, Odyssey, Lab Systems) for sample tracking, reporting, and analysis.
- Work collaboratively with Water Quality Scientists, Production Engineers, and Field Technicians to investigate site-specific concerns.
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- Risk Management & Leadership Development:
- Identify and report potential non-compliance risks that may impact public health or regulatory standards.
- Endeavour to develop leadership behaviours through the Responsible Leader Framework.
What We Offer
We invest in our people and provide:
- Competitive Salary: £27,052 – £33,341 (based on experience)
- Company Van
- Annual Bonus up to a maximum of £1,000 linked to performance
- 12% pension contribution as part of our attractive benefits scheme
- Generous Annual Leave: 25 days + 2 wellness days (plus public holidays)
- Life Assurance covering 4x pensionable salary
- Health & Wellbeing Support:
- Access to a health cash plan, health insurance, critical illness insurance, and dental cover.
- Online GP service, cycle-to-work scheme, gym discounts, and more.
- Retail Savings Scheme with exclusive offers.
- Career Growth: Development opportunities aligning with the Water Quality Sampling Officer progression plan.
Location & Hours
Location: Based in South Leeds, covering Leeds, Wakefield, and Normanton.
Hours: Permanent role, 37 hours per week, Monday–Friday, with a commitment to an on-call / standby rota after full training.
What Skills & Qualifications Do You Bring?
Essential
- Strong focus on effective internal relationships, teamwork, and customer service.
- Proficiency in Office and email systems, with a willingness to learn corporate water quality software (e.g., Advantex).
- Hands-on experience in excellent customer service, including issue escalation and documentation.
- Deep understanding of potable water quality procedures.
- Experience working in a procedural, regulated environment (preferably in water/wastewater or utilities).
- Full, valid driving licence with an awareness of occupational driving challenges.
- Self-motivation and the ability to manage workload independently.
- Ability to work at height and in confined spaces.
- Strong sense of smell and taste for field sampling.
- Basic knowledge of water treatment operations and distribution systems.
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Desirable
- Prior experience in water quality sampling, quality assurance roles, or process/resource industries.
- Experience working in regulated environments similar to affluor® water or utilities sectors.
- Familiarity with water quality regulations and ISO17025 standards.
About Us
We operate 24/7, 365 days a year to safeguard Yorkshire’s water, but we’re fully committed to flexibility and work-life balance. Where possible, we support job shares, remote working options, and paid parental leave to enable a sustainable way of working.
Yorkshire Water is proudly diverse and inclusive, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.
Alternative Kennst Du Lohn gewordene(kientenklage)!
Apply by 8 July — we’re actively recruiting, so submit your application today.
Interview Process:
- Phone interview
- Face-to-face interview
Pre-Employment Checks:
- Basic Disclosure Check (third-party)
- Certification Check (Terrorism Risk or Security Clearance as required)
- Medical assessment (concluding with any health-related conditions).
logu Yorkshire Water plc is registered in England as company #03072808. We serve a region rich in heritage, innovation, and communities—**ultimately providing the essential services that make Yorkshire thrive.
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