Water Quality Sampling Crew Leader

RPS are seeking a Water Quality Sampling Crew Leader to join our growing team. You will be leading a 2-person team, collecting samples of wastewater from rivers, commercial premises, wastewater treatment works and wastewater networks across our client’s catchment. The working hours for this role are 40hrs per week
, Monday to Friday
. The salary for this role is £30,000 per annum.

This role focuses on collecting samples of wastewater and delivering them to our laboratory for analysis, using refrigerated transport. This very important work supports our client’s decision making related to wastewater treatment processes and pollution prevention. Previous experience is not required as full training will be provided. Successful applicants will be provided with PPE and a company smart phone.

The successful applicant will be expected to work around confined spaces, water courses and highways.

This is a customer facing role requiring excellent customer service skills. Applicants must have exceptional organisational skills and be able to work to deadlines. Please note that the work will be outdoors in all weather conditions and will involve the manual handling of manhole chamber covers and other heavy items. Due to the nature of the work, flexibility regarding working hours is essential including early starts and late finishes as required.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and able to complete paperwork accurately
• A full UK Driving License is essential
• Good organisational and route planning skills
• Accurate record-keeping capabilities
• Demonstrable track record of reliability and flexibility
• Attention to detail
• Process driven and methodical with a good work ethic
• Ability to work to safe systems of work
• Ability to follow risk assessments and method statements
• Ability to identify hazards and risks & complete a dynamic risk assessment

Here you’ll find true support and encouragement. We’re an accredited training provider and we support learning and development for everyone. A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

If we feel you are a good match you will be invited to a competency-based interview.

If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you. All applications will be considered, and if you’d like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Jul

Ready to apply? Please have your CV ready and continue with your application online.

• Moving heavy items including manhole covers
• Working in all weather conditions

We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list and any submitted will be taken as a gift. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.