Water Quality Sampling Technician - Thames Water

Water Quality Sampling Technician

RPS are seeking a Water Quality Sampling Technician to join our growing team. You will be working as an assistant in a 2-person team, collecting samples of wastewater from rivers, commercial premises, wastewater treatment works and wastewater networks across our clients' catchment.

The working hours for this role are 40hrs per week, Monday to Thursday 06:00 – 16:00
. The salary for this role is £27,976 per annum. Overtime rates and benefits are available.

We’re RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design, and manage projects that create shared value in a complex, urbanising and resource‑scarce world. Our people are our success.

We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. And where you’ll be supported every step of the way. Here is where you come to build a career.

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 clients’ 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. The work will be outdoors in all weather conditions and will involve the manual handling of manhole chamber covers and other heavy items. Because of the nature of the work, flexibility regarding working hours is essential including early starts and late finishes as required.

Overtime rates are paid accordingly.

• A full UK Driving Licence is essential
• Able to follow clear instruction and work to safe systems of work
• Able to work to Risk Assessments and Method Statements provided
• Ability to identify hazards and risks and complete a dynamic risk assessment
• Good organisational and route planning skills
• Demonstrable track record of reliability and flexibility
• Process driven and methodical with a good work ethic

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

Please have your CV ready and continue with your application online.

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