Water Quality Sampling Technician

Bedford, England, United Kingdom

1/14/2025

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 £25,000 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 to 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.

What You’ll Be Doing

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. Overtime rates are paid accordingly.

Who we’re looking for?

• A full UK Driving License 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
  
  

What’s in it for you?

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.

What happens next?

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 julia.paterson@rps.tetratech.com

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

Health and Safety

This Role Will Involve

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

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Mindful that a truly inclusive organization must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and without unnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion principles in all People processes in order to be as diverse as the communities and clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the best available talent for the company’s future.

Our approach to Diversity and inclusion Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.

‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace:

‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’

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