Veolia
Water Quality Technician
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Water Quality Technician
Salary: £32,000 per annum plus annual bonus and Veolia benefits Grade: 4.1 Hours: 40 hours per week, Mon - Fri Location: Humber Lane, Tidworth, SP9 7AW
When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone. Whether you’re looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day’s work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.
What we can offer you:
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- Refer an Engineer to us once you’ve joined and earn £1000
- Access to our company pension scheme
- Free physiotherapy and 24/7 GP service
- Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
- Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental, and financial health
- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
What you'll be doing:
- Follow all site rules and instructions, adhere to lone worker procedures, implement the "Stop the Job" protocol when unsafe conditions are observed, and report all safety concerns, non-compliance, accidents, incidents and close calls to management
- Conduct water quality sampling and collection of statutory/operational samples in accordance with UKAS-accredited ISO17025 standards, maintain detailed sampling records, and investigate water quality issues by liaising with customers
- Check all equipment before use, report defects, ensure all equipment requiring calibration remains in date, and perform quality checks
- Use remote monitoring tools to verify plant condition, monitor consumables (bottles, Butane gas), record sampling data, and report all contractual non-compliance and regulatory communications via the Eco online (AVA) system
- Liaise with the Team Manager, support emergency situations including troubleshooting and breakdowns, maintain good housekeeping practices, and ensure all work complies with performance management, quality management, health and safety legislation and environmental standards
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What we're looking for:
- Experience in water quality sampling and testing with knowledge of UKAS ISO17025 and DWI standards.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental or relevant science, or equivalent experience
- Strong understanding of health and safety legislation, lone worker procedures, and hazard identification in regulated environments
- Equipment operation, calibration, maintenance, remote monitoring tools, and quality management systems experience
- Ability to investigate issues, troubleshoot breakdowns, and interact effectively with customers and team members
- Accurate documentation and compliance record maintenance; proficiency with digital systems and accredited procedures
What’s next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.
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We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
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Where other people see waste, our community here at Veolia see opportunity. We’re determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done. And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and are giving them the chance to realise it with us. Whether it’s their potential, their commitment or their impact, we see it all. And with our values being community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus and respect they keep us focused on those who matter – all 14,000+ of our employees, our customers and our communities too.
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