Water Regulations Officer
36 Hours, Permanent
Salary – up to £40,400 (depending on experience)
Location – Essex – Sandon Valley House, Hanningfield – Hybrid
About the role
We are currently recruiting a Water Regulations Officers to join our busy team based at Hanningfield, near Chelmsford. The successful candidate will provide expert advice and support to customers in line with the latest legislation. You’ll report to the Water Regulations Team Leader and will be responsible for undertaking inspections of water supply systems generally within existing industrial and commercial premises in accordance with a planned inspection programme.
The successful candidate will also be responsible for the promotion, education and enforcement of the Water Regulations relating to private water systems. Candidates will review new supply applications gathering all the necessary information to formulate a response to the applicant regarding the proposal with NWL conditions of supply. Any alterations of existing water supply systems will also require monitoring to ensure compliance.
You’ll be responsible for preparing and maintaining technical reports that are recorded using current IS systems, notifying all the relevant parties of completed documentation. You will have a good awareness of Health & Safety policies, utilising company systems ensuring a safe place to work.
This role has also been defined as a safety or security critical role and as a condition of a formal offer of employment you’ll be required to undergo a drug and alcohol test.
Prospective employees and agency workers in defined safety and security critical roles will be required to undertake a drug and alcohol test after the job offer has been made. This will be prior to or within four weeks of their start date.
Prospective employees and agency workers who fail a pre-employment urine drug screen will have their sample analysed by the Company appointed laboratory as a matter of course. Failing a pre-employment drugs or alcohol test may lead to the job offer being revoked.
About you
The successful candidate will be self-motivated with the ability to work on their own initiative and provide practical advice. You’ll possess excellent customer service skills, being able to explain and discuss water system with a level of technical competency. You will also work closely within the team to support compliance with the Water Regulations.
You must hold a full, valid driving licence as a van will be provided to you to carry out this role. A recognised plumbing, engineering, or Water Supply (Water Fitting) Regulation1999 qualification would be an advantage, but not essential.
About us
Here are NWG we strive to make Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) a Great Place to Work, for all. We embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity and encourage you to bring your full self to work. As an equal opportunity employer we’re committed to having a diverse community represented across our business.
We’re aware that not everyone will have every skill listed in the job description, however if you have some of the skills listed, we'd encourage you to apply
NWG at a glance:
Our purpose at NWG is caring for the essential needs of our communities and environment, now and for generations to come.
We do this by providing reliable and affordable water and wastewater services for our customers.
We make a positive difference by operating efficiently and investing prudently, to maintain a sustainable and resilient business.
Our vision is to be the national leader in the provision of sustainable water and wastewater services. To support us in achieving our vision, we have five core values which are the guiding principles, defining who we are, what we do and how we do it.
Our benefits
We’re a Great Place to Work because of the amazing people who work for us, and to say thank you we offer a range of benefits to colleagues. Our ‘Tap Into’ benefits include:
- Generous holiday entitlement starting at 26 days, plus bank holidays and additional time off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. There’s also the option to buy or sell holidays.
- Company pension scheme, where we’ll double match your contributions up to an employer contribution of 11%.
- Free access to local attractions.
- A fantastic discount scheme, with savings on days out, shopping, travel and more.
- Award winning ‘Living Well’ wellbeing support, including access to a digital GP service for you and your family members.
- Support with sustainable travel – through salary sacrifice cars and a cycle to work scheme.
- Financial wellbeing support – access our community savings scheme, financial education and low cost loans through Salary Finance. We also provide 4 x Life Assurance and an Income Protection Scheme.
- Support with your development – we offer a range of development opportunities, can support you through an interest free qualification loan and we’ll even pay for any relevant professional body subscription.
This role has also been defined as a safety or security critical role and as a condition of a formal offer of employment you’ll be required to undergo a drug and alcohol test.
Prospective employees and agency workers in defined safety and security critical roles will be required to undertake a drug and alcohol test after the job offer has been made. This will be prior to or within four weeks of their start date.
Prospective employees and agency workers who fail a pre-employment urine drug screen will have their sample analysed by the Company appointed laboratory as a matter of course. Failing a pre-employment drugs or alcohol test may lead to the job offer being revoked
