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Water Quality Sampler

South Staffs Water


Job Location:

Walsall - UK

Yearly Salary: GBP 26624 - 26624
Posted: 15 October 2026 (5 days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Water Quality Sampler

Salary:26624 per annum Company Benefits
Location:Walsall Field Work
Contract: Full Time Permanent 37 hours per week (plus 1 in 5 standby rota)

About Us:

South Staffordshire Water operates across two regions as Cambridge Water and South Staffs Water and is a privately-owned regulated water only company.

South Staffs Water supplies a population of nearly 1.3 million. The area of supply stretches from the edge of Ashbourne in the North to Halesowen in the South and from Burton-on-Trent in the East to Kinver in the West.

The Role:

With water quality a top priority we are looking for a Water Quality Customer Sampler to join our team.

This is a lone working field-based role operating in all weather conditions. Youll play a vital part in ensuring the safety and quality of our water by collecting and analysing samples from across our network and customer properties.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collect water samples from treatment works reservoirs and customer properties
  • Carry out on-site chlorine testing
  • Register samples into the laboratory system
  • Accurately record results and complete quality control checks
  • Follow strict quality procedures and record-keeping standards

What Youll Need:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Confidence using computer-based systems for recording and managing data
  • High attention to detail and ability to follow strict processes
  • A proactive approach to lone working
  • Full valid UK driving licence (company vehicle provided)
  • GCSEs (or equivalent); experience in a related field is desirable

What Youll Get:

  • Family-Friendly Leave: Enhanced Maternity Adoption Paternity & Shared Parental Leave Fertility Support and up to 5 paid Carers Days
  • Financial & Life Assurance:Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options
  • Health & Wellbeing:Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents
  • Lifestyle & Perks:Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts cashback and vouchers
  • Professional Development: Hands-on training and ongoing career development opportunities
  • Inclusion & Belonging: Active People Networks Disability & Neurodiversity Unity Womens Network Parent & Carer Networking Group and more
  • Performance & Recognition: Annual salary review Reward & Recognition Scheme and Long Service Awards.

At South Staffordshire Limited inclusion matters. We have a wide range of employee networks which are employee-led communities that bring our people together support different perspectives and create a strong sense of belonging. Our people are encouraged to get involved as members or allies.
We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds including all genders ethnicity sexual orientations and physical and neurodiverse abilities.

We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and encourage you to let us know how we can best support you throughout the recruitment process.