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Preston, Lancashire
Water Quality Officer
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Salary: Up to £13.34 per hour |
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Overview
Rullion Limited are currently recruiting on behalf of a large utilities company based in the North West for a Water Quality Officer on a 6-month contract basis. We have been providing our client with experienced individuals for over 15 years helping to deliver a high number of projects within the Industry. The purpose of this role is to manage and carry out the process of gathering samples for regulatory and operational purposes including the undertaking of field testing activities. On collection samples are transported (either directly or indirectly) to a laboratory for testing. The hours are 11am to 7pm Monday to Friday. Accountabilities To plan out a daily route for sample collection, the route being chosen to maximise sampling efficiency and minimising transport costs To collect samples, following pre-determined Quality Procedures and Quality Instructions, Samples are taken from all points from 'bath to bay' and 'source to tap' to include but not limited to process samples, compliance samples, environmental samples, mains repairs, customer complaints, incidents and events Perform field tests, for example, but not limited to (pH, taste and odour, free and total chlorines, temperature etc) samples taken by sampling officers following pre-determined Quality Instructions To create a positive interaction with Customers To interpret and briefly explain the findings of field tests, including visual examination of the water supply, for customers who query the analysis The sampling is a combination of planned and unplanned (cold call) activities and requires a high degree of social skills to create a good image for the company Submit the samples and field data to the Laboratory properly matched and linked to the daily sampling schedule, via appropriate current processes and using technology as required. The data normally being processed via electronic hand held device (PDA) To ensure that samples will meet strict time targets for delivery to the Laboratory Operate the sampling vehicle safely so that incidents involving driver error are minimised Follow clearly defined Analytical Quality Control Instructions to monitor the quality of the testing carried out in the field and reporting exceptional "out of control" results to strict timescales Knowledge and Skills inimum of 5 GCSE's including Maths, English and Science A high degree of social skills for working in a customer orientated environment Experienced in dealing with difficult customers Full driving licence Basic computer skills to data entry is essential Basic knowledge of disinfection principles, water and wastewater treatment Maintain relevant and up to date Continuous Professional Development (CPD) records to meet the requirements of DWI regulation 16 Desirable Criteria Basic knowledge of drinking water treatment and disinfection Should your application be successful, and you are offered the role, a number of pre-employment checks need to be carried out before your appointment can be confirmed. Any assignment offer with our client will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from Disclosure Barring Service. This vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd acting as an employment business. Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.