Water Sampling Technician

Pertemps Newcastle is recruiting a Water Sampling Technician for Essex and Suffolk Water, based in Caister-on-Sea. This temporary, part-time assignment runs for 14 weeks, offering 20 hours weekly from Monday to Friday, 07:00–11:00, at £15.04 per hour. You will collect samples from treatment works and reservoirs, ensuring quality standards are upheld. The role suits someone comfortable outdoors and travelling between sites, with strong organisational skills to plan daily routes and deliver samples promptly.

Prior experience in sampling or fieldwork is advantageous, though full training is provided. This position requires reliability and attention to detail, contributing directly to public water safety across Suffolk.

Water Sampling Technician Caister £15.04 per hour 14 week fixed term contract 20 hours per week Monday–Friday 07:00-11:00 Pertemps are delighted to be partnering with Essex and Suffolk Water to recruit a Water Sampling Technician to join their dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, being on the road, and taking pride in contributing to the delivery of safe, high-quality water across Suffolk.

As a Water Sampling Technician, you will be responsible for collecting water samples from a range of locations including treatment works and reservoirs. Your work will play a vital role in ensuring that water quality standards are met and maintained.

• Plan and organise your daily workload to ensure samples are returned to the laboratory within set timescales
• Perform daily maintenance and calibration of sampling and testing equipment
• Communicate professionally with customers and site contacts
• Accurately complete all paperwork and documentation within agreed time frames

• Previous water sampling or field-based experience is desirable but not essential
• Excellent attention to detail with strong record-keeping skills
• Full UK driving licence (no more than 6 points) is essential
• Enjoy working outdoors, travelling independently, and interacting with a variety of people
• Reliable, organised, and motivated to deliver high-quality work

Please note:

This position is subject to a DBS check.

If you are looking for a role with autonomy, variety, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on water quality for local communities, we would love to hear from you!