Newport, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Closing Date 2026-08-20 Water Quality Technician Location: Isle of Wight Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week Monday to Thursday: 06:30am - 14:30pm Friday: 06:30am - 14:00pm Salary: £28,794.53 Benefits: Heal…
Skills: Water sampling, Analytical testing, Quality checking, Data entry, Customer service
Lewes, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Closing Date 2026-08-20 Water Quality Technician Location: Falmer - You will be required to travel across the whole Sussex area. Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week Monday to Thursday: 06:30am - 14:30pmFrid…
Skills: Water sampling, Wastewater sampling, Sludge sampling, Analytical testing, Quality checking
Worthing, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Closing Date 2026-08-24 Metering Operations Support Location: Durrington-Worthing (hybrid) - 2 days a week after training is completed (5 days in office for 5 weeks during training) Reporting to: Customer Contact Manager…
Skills: Customer service, Data analysis, Problem-solving, Quality assurance, Process improvement
Durrington, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Closing Date 2026-08-23 Job Title: Regulatory Economist – Incentives Lead Location: Hybrid working with flexibility to be based within the region with occasional travel to Southern Water offices and industry/regulatory m…
Skills: Economic analysis, Regulatory policy, Incentive frameworks, Price review methodologies, Business planning
Worthing, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Closing Date 2026-08-21 Job Title: People Coordinator Location: Durrington / Hybrid Contract Type: FTC Hours: 37 hours per week Salary: Up to £30,500. About the Role This is a fixed-term contract opportunity within our P…
Skills: HR Administration, Recruitment Administration, Onboarding, Contract Preparation, Attention To Detail
Lewes, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Closing Date 2026-08-21 Job Title: Project Manager Location: Falmer- Regional travel will be required, with site visits across the Southern Water region- Hybrid- 3 office/site and remaining WFH Contract Type: Permanent H…
Skills: Project management, Leadership, Stakeholder management, Budget management, Risk management
Eastchurch, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Closing Date 2026-08-19 Wastewater Process Operator Location: East Church - you will also need to be willing to travel across multiple sites and have a current full driving licence. Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 38 hou…
Skills: Wastewater operations, Compliance testing, Maintenance, Pump maintenance, Valve maintenance
Lewes, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$37k–$45k/yr
Closing Date 2026-08-13 Process Analyst Location: Durrington (with travel to Falmer)Contract: Permanent, Full Time (37 hours)Hybrid: Minimum 2 days onsite a weekSalary - Competitive Role Overview We’re growing our Proces…
Skills: Process mapping, BPMN 2.0, Process optimization, Process discovery, Stakeholder engagement
Worthing, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Closing Date 2026-08-21 Finance Business Partner – Wastewater Capital Delivery Location: Durrington, Worthing Hybrid Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, (flexible working options considered) Sala…
Skills: Finance Business Partnering, Management Accounting, FP&A, Capital Investment, Financial Analysis
Durrington, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$49k–$60k/yr
Closing Date 2026-08-17Power & Co-pilot Platform Engineer Location: Durrington (with some travel to Falmer) Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37 hours per week) open to discussing flexible Start & Finish times to support w…
Skills: Power Platform, Power Automate, Power Apps, Copilot Studio, Microsoft 365 Admin
New Forest, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$55k/yr
Closing Date 21/08/2026 Job Title: Commodity Manager Location: Within the Southern Water Region (flexible/hybrid) Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37 Salary: Up to £54,900 based on skills and experience About the role: Du…
Skills: Team management, Budget management, Project management, Contract management, Analytical skills
Durrington, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Closing Date 2026-09-01 Job Title: Lead Technology Architect Location: Durrington (Hybrid) Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive depending on skills and experience The Lead Technology Architect is a pivotal role w…
Skills: Technology Architecture, Solution Architecture, Infrastructure Design, Cloud Platforms, Azure
Chatham, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Closing Date 2026-08-17 Job Title: Delivery Engineer – Site Inspector Location: Sussex/Kent Contract Type: 6 Month Fixed Term Contract Hours: 37 Salary: From £35,000 based on skills and experience About the role: We are …
Skills: Contractor performance management, Compliance monitoring, Reactive maintenance, Water network operations, Stakeholder management
Worthing, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Closing Date 2026-09-01 Job Title: Digital Demand and Business Analysis Manager Location: Durrington (Hybrid) Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive depending on skills and experience The Digital Demand and Busines…
Skills: Portfolio management, Demand management, Business analysis, Requirements definition, Governance
Worthing, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Closing Date 2026-09-07 Job Title: Architecture Analyst Location: Durrington (Hybrid) Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive depending on skills and experience The Architecture Analyst supports the effective operat…
Skills: Architecture Governance, Data Quality Management, Power BI, Orbus Infinity, CMDB
Sittingbourne, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$41k–$49k/yr
Closing Date 2026-08-17 Process Technician – Multiskilled Location: Canterbury, Kent - you will also need to be willing to travel across multiple sites and have a current full driving licence. Contract Type: Permanent Ho…
Skills: Mechanical maintenance, Electrical maintenance, Wastewater treatment, Pumping station operation, Fault diagnosis
Durrington, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Closing Date 2026-08-17 Job Title: Enterprise Architect - Waste Location: Durrington (Hybrid) Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive depending on skills and experience The Enterprise Architect-Waste proactively and…
Skills: Enterprise architecture, Strategic planning, Digital transformation, Cloud architecture, SaaS
Durrington, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Closing Date 2026-09-01 Job Title: Lead Solution Architect Location: Durrington (Hybrid) Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive depending on skills and experience The Lead Solution Architect is accountable for the …
Skills: Solution Architecture, Leadership, People Management, Enterprise IT Governance, Systems Design
Lewes, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Closing Date 2026-08-16 Job Title: Project Design Lead Location: Hybrid working between Falmer (approximately 2 days pw) and home. Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Our standard week is 37 hours Mon-Fri but we welcome appl…
Skills: Engineering design, Technical assurance, Project management, Infrastructure projects, Design management
East Sussex, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Closing Date 01/09/2026 Job Title: Major Project Sponsor Location: Falmer-Hybrid- 2 office/ site and remaining WFH across multiple Southern Water sites. Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37 Salary: Circa £55K depending on …
Skills: Project sponsorship, Programme sponsorship, Project governance, Benefits management, Financial management
Sign up with Clera and we'll reach out the moment a role actually fits you — no more spraying applications into the void.
The Water Quality Technician is responsible for collecting water samples from various operational sites and customer properties to ensure quality standards are met. They also perform on-site analytical testing, handle customer complaints, and manage data entry into laboratory systems.
The role requires a full UK driving licence and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Candidates must possess good attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently.
Location: Isle of Wight
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Monday to Thursday: 06:30am - 14:30pm
Friday: 06:30am - 14:00pm
Salary: £28,794.53
Health Care cash plan cover (with options to upgrade for family coverage)
Competitive Pension
For a full list of benefits, please visit our careers page or see below.
Full UK Driving Licence Required
Company van provided.
We're looking for a Water Quality Technician to join our close-knit team on the Isle of Wight. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, likes being out and about rather than based behind a desk, and takes pride in doing a job thoroughly and accurately.
No previous water industry experience is required. Full training will be provided through a structured buddy programme, making this a great entry point into the industry.
As a Water Quality Technician, you'll be responsible for collecting water samples from a variety of locations across the Island to help ensure water quality standards are maintained.
Your duties will include:
Collecting water samples from water & waste operational sites and customer properties
Undertake customer sampling and complaint handling
Carry out on site analytical testing and associated quality checking to ISO17025, DWTS and MCERTS standards (training provided on these standards)
Undertake emergency sampling during incidents and advise on water and wastewater quality issues
Registration of samples onto laboratory data system
Administration associated with sampling and monitoring
Reporting safety hazards
Assess operational sites for general condition of operation / defects / issues
Routes are planned in advance and vary from week to week, with efforts made to minimise travel where possible.
We're more interested in attitude than industry experience.
You'll be someone who:
Enjoys working outdoors in all weather conditions
Is comfortable working independently for much of the day
Has good attention to detail and can complete paperwork accurately
Is organised and able to manage their own workload
Can follow procedures
Has good communication skills and a professional approach when interacting with customers
Holds a full UK driving licence
This role includes participation in a standby rota, which is 1 week in every 5 following completion of training.
Employees can earn additional overtime payments through standby duties, with many team members adding a few £1000 extra per year, depending on operational requirements and hours worked.
Southern Water offers career progression, training, and development opportunities.
Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.
At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
"At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need."
If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com- Introduce Yourself)
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
In line with Southern Water’s security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years. Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all pre-employment checks, including security vetting.
Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process, Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting, which may involve providing additional documentation.
Water for Life
We are one of the largest water and wastewater companies in the South East of England and thrive on the passion and hard work of more than 2,000 employees. Together we supply 532 million litres of drinking water every day to more than two million customers and treat and recycle 717 million litres of wastewater for more than four million customers in Kent, Sussex, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Water is essential to every aspect of our lives and we're proud to be at the heart of managing water and wastewater services. We drink it, cook with it and use it to clean. Our water supply faces big challenges - the population of the South East is growing fast, and climate change is bringing greater risk of droughts and more extreme weather. It’s a future of more people needing water and wastewater services, with less water to go around. So, together with our customers and communities, we aim to provide a sustainable, high-quality water and wastewater service that helps us create a resilient future for water in the South East. Find out more about us: Website: www.southernwater.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/SouthernWater Twitter: @SouthernWater Instagram: @southernwatermedia We use market research tools to improve our service. For more info, visit: https://www.southernwater.co.uk/our-customers/privacy
Offices: Southern House, Yeoman Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN13 3NX, GB · Southern House, Capstone Road, Chatham, Kent ME5 7QA, GB · Southern House, Lewes Road, Falmer, East Sussex BN1 9PY, GB · Sparrowgrove, Otterbourne, Winchester, Hampshire SO21 2SW, GB
Water for Life
We are one of the largest water and wastewater companies in the South East of England and thrive on the passion and hard work of more than 2,000 employees. Together we supply 532 million litres of drinking water every day to more than two million customers and treat and recycle 717 million litres of wastewater for more than four million customers in Kent, Sussex, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Water is essential to every aspect of our lives and we're proud to be at the heart of managing water and wastewater services. We drink it, cook with it and use it to clean. Our water supply faces big challenges - the population of the South East is growing fast, and climate change is bringing greater risk of droughts and more extreme weather. It’s a future of more people needing water and wastewater services, with less water to go around. So, together with our customers and communities, we aim to provide a sustainable, high-quality water and wastewater service that helps us create a resilient future for water in the South East. Find out more about us: Website: www.southernwater.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/SouthernWater Twitter: @SouthernWater Instagram: @southernwatermedia We use market research tools to improve our service. For more info, visit: https://www.southernwater.co.uk/our-customers/privacy
Offices: Southern House, Yeoman Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN13 3NX, GB · Southern House, Capstone Road, Chatham, Kent ME5 7QA, GB · Southern House, Lewes Road, Falmer, East Sussex BN1 9PY, GB · Sparrowgrove, Otterbourne, Winchester, Hampshire SO21 2SW, GB
