Water Quality Distribution Scientist

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Water Quality Distribution Scientist page is loaded Water Quality Distribution Scientist Apply remote type Hybrid Working locations Barcombe, East Sussex Pembury, Kent time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: June 18, 2025 (10 days left to apply) job requisition id JR100304

Summary:

Do you want an important role which ensures the water we supply for drinking and hygiene is wholesome and meets the highest quality?

Do you enjoy taking a detail orientated and organised approach to your work?
Do you have proven analytical and problem-solving skills?

If the answer is yes, this is your opportunity to make a real difference to your local community

We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for.

In this role, you'll ensure the water we supply to our customers is wholesome and meets both our own and regulatory quality standards. When customers report issues with their water, you'll investigate and identify action that will stop problems from reoccurring in the distribution network. Our distribution network is vast, with over 9,000 miles of pipes. So, your ability to analyse, interpret data and take a proactive approach to issues will be valuable here.

Coming with a background in water quality is advantageous but not essential. You've a scientific or distribution network background, or a logical approach to solving problems and an eager willingness to learn. You'll work collaboratively with our Operations, Laboratory, Assets, Engineering and Customer Services teams to ensure we meet our internal and external targets.

As a Water Quality team, we provide a varied workload that involves using a range of water treatment, production and distribution processes and techniques. We're also open to new ways of working. You'll get plenty room to share your experience and ideas. We provide a company vehicle and the training you need to work in the field successfully.

Main responsibilities:

• You'll analyse and interpret datasets for root cause analysis of water quality issues.

• You'll design, implement and report on investigations of water quality issues in the distribution system.

• You will join in undertaking water quality audits.

• You'll work alongside our Operations Department on distribution system operation.

• You'll advise on customer water quality complaints of a technical nature.

• You'll investigate water quality related customer contacts to identify performance trends.

You'll need:

• You'll have a high standard of data analysis, interpretation and investigation skills.

• You'll ideally hold a Science Degree in a relevant field, or hands on experience of operating a water distribution network.

• You'll come with some knowledge of Water Chemistry and Biology.

• Knowledge of distribution mains network operations would be beneficial.

• Having an understanding of water industry regulations and water hygiene would be advantageous.

• You'll need to have knowledge of potential water quality hazards, specifically those occurring in the distribution system.

• You won't mind some travelling and will have a clean driver's licence.

We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for.

We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.

Benefits package:

• Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.

• Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.

• Paid volunteering days.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• Health cash plan.

• Life assurance.

• Wellbeing related benefits.

What can you expect from your recruitment?

• To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website.

• It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.

• Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now!

South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency.

Compensation package:

£31,733 - £37,053

Join our team:

Be you, belong and valued.

Grow a career with a meaningful purpose.

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About Us

We supply top-quality drinking water to 2.3 million customers in the southeast of England.

Through a network of 9,000 miles of pipe, we deliver 544 million litres of water every day. It's the skill and expertise of our employees that ensures our water meets the highest standards.

We make sure we can meet the needs of our customers both now and in the future.

What you get from working with us:

Grow a career with a meaningful purpose.

• Come to work to be safe, valued, and trusted.
• We'll encourage you to create and pursue new opportunities for personal growth.
• A place to be the real you, build deeper connections and enjoy a sense of belonging.
• Be invested in helping us to create a sustainable water supply for now, and in the future.