Water Quality Technician

Every year, we carry out over 500,000 tests on samples of water that we routinely collect from our treatment works, reservoirs, and randomly selected customer properties, to ensure your drinking water is of the highest quality.

What you'll be doing as a Water Quality Technician

1. You will participate in an out-of-hours roster, including weekends, working on a rota basis. (1 working weekend in 5)
2. This role involves extensive travel between customers and sites, and you will be part of a busy team across a wide geographical area.
3. It will be your responsibility to take water samples from water reservoirs and customers, manage the maintenance of your sampling records and sampling equipment to industry standards.
4. You may also investigate supply issues and customer complaints.

What you should bring to the role

1. Previous experience covering driving will be required.
2. Confidence to 'cold call' residential and commercial properties.
3. A clean manual driving license is required.
4. Ability to plan journeys efficiently and good driving knowledge.
5. Be organized and work well independently.
6. Excellent attention to detail.
7. Existing knowledge or willingness to learn about the water industry and relevant processes.
8. Good computer literacy.

What's in it for you?

You will be the face of Thames Water to our customers, working on the front line.

• Hourly Pay rate: £14.03 per hour.
• Location: Woodford E17 4AE.
• Duration: 6 months, with potential extension up to a year.
• Start date: To be confirmed.
• Hours: 38 hours per week.

Discover more about our benefits and perks.

Who are we?

We're the UK's largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers daily. We aim to build a better future for all by supporting our customers, communities, people, and the planet. We're looking for passionate, skilled individuals committed to making a difference.

Learn more about our purpose and values Working at Thames Water

Thames Water offers a rewarding, diverse environment where you can make a difference daily. We provide fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working, and excellent benefits. Whether in call centres or science labs, we seek passionate people eager to improve.

If you seek a sustainable career impacting millions and protecting water resources, we support you every step of the way. Join us to build a better future for our customers, region, and planet.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

We strive to be a great, inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and offer support throughout recruitment. We aim to remove barriers to success and assist those in need.

Support during crises

In crises, we rally together to support our customers. Join Team Thames as an ambassador-full training provided. It's a rewarding way to learn more about our business, meet colleagues, and earn extra money.

Note: Due to high application volumes, the vacancy may close early. We encourage prompt applications.