Water Sampling Officer

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Job Location:

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Additional Location Information:
South Of England

Salary:
Competitive

Contract type:
Permanent

Posting End Date: 22/01/2026

At BUUK Infrastructure, our vision is to be the leading utility partner to accelerate the UK towards net zero for all our customers. Our group of companies has been the major drive for change and innovation over 30 years.

We provide a supportive environment that is committed to enabling our people to be the best – ensuring they feel proud to be themselves and part of BUUK Infrastructure.

We are looking for a Water Sampling Officer who would like to help us reach our mission to “earn customer loyalty and drive business growth by providing consistently excellent service”.

This role is covering the South of England.

Assisting sampling and compliance teams to meet regulatory sampling requirements, in accordance with ISO:17025 standard.

• To undertake audits and training of field staff undertaking sampling to ISO
  17025 requirements.
• Assist the Water Sampling Lead in identifying and managing any deviations from procedures and policies, as required by ISO:17025.
• To organise and undertake the Aquacheck Proficiency Scheme for all technicians.
• Undertake, investigate, and report any non-conforming work.
• To maintain own drinking water sampling competency, in accordance with DWTS UKAS 17025 standard.
• Undertake validation testing on chlorometers.
• Undertake fridge profiling of field vehicles where applicable.
• To assist the Water Sampling Coordinator with the compliance and operational sampling programme to meet the requirements of the Water Quality Regulations and ISO:17025.
• To monitor and report KPIs associated with sampling.
• To oversee documents, processes, procedures and data management.
• To develop relationships with stakeholders, including UKAS and subcontracted analytical laboratories.
• Support event teams when required.
• Liaise with the other teams about shortfalls, water quality breaches and investigations.
• Any other duties as required by the Water Sampling Lead.
• To deputise for the Water Sampling Lead when required.

Degree level in appropriate technical discipline.

• An understanding of the ISO:17025 standard for water sampling.
• An understanding of Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2016, as they pertain to monitoring and sampling.

• Technically competent in Microsoft Excel.
• Highly organised and motivated.
• Exceptional record keeping skills are essential to ensure audit trails are maintained.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.

• Able to maintain a helpful and customer focussed work environment.
• Able to provide accurate quality work within department and company.
• Strong knowledge of the full Microsoft suite of software.

• You are required to have your criminal records checked through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) due to going into customers’ homes.
• You will be required to participate in a standby rota.
• You will hold a driving licence.

• Cost of living annual pay review.
• Company pension contributions up to 10% if employees contribute 5%.
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays with the ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• To say thank you, each time you successfully refer someone you will receive a referral payment of £1000 (net of tax).
• Hybrid working for eligible roles.
• Development opportunities to reach your career aspirations.
• BUUK has an award-winning culture. We care about your wellbeing and safety as we all deserve the right to go home safe, every day.
• We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we respect each other and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in all we do.
• Research shows that women and people from different underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you would like to be a part of our team and you meet many, but not all our requirements for this role, please apply. You can also ask us about flexible working options.
• Please note we reserve the right to close the role early. Therefore, if you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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