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    4. Operations Scientist (Asset) 2025
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    Affinity Water are looking for an Operations Scientist to join our Asset Directorate.

    The role

    This role is to ensure the continuous supply of wholesome drinking water for the benefit of our communities. We do this through our subject matter experts, delivering our regulatory requirements, water quality operations, audit and fittings inspection programmes to ensure that we annually achieve the best possible water quality results.

    In this role you will participate on the Operations Scientist Standby roster, covering all disciplines across the whole Company area for water quality advice where availability is required 24 hours a day for 7 days.

    Requirements

    • A recognised science degree, higher national certificate or equivalent qualification ideally in chemistry or biology or any other associated science.
    • A good understanding of drinking water regulation and water quality standards
    • A background in the water industry and an understanding of how investment plans are developed
    • An understanding of Asset Management and a commitment to undertake a qualification in this field, such as IAM certification.
    • Skills to develop a high-quality stakeholder management and engagement plan to communicate effectively.
    • Practiced at risk management to identify, quantify, control and monitor significant business risk.

    What we offer

    • Competitive salary based on skills and experience
    • Learning and development opportunities, including mentoring and a range of formal courses and open learning resources.
    • Entry into the company annual bonus scheme.
    • Annual leave from 26 days rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days.
    • A ‘Celebration Day’ in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them.
    • A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%)
    • We offer a range of family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave.
    • Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best.
    • Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health.
    • Discounts at a Range of Retail Outlets and on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme.
    • Disability confident (if you need to apply through a different format, please contact the Talent Acquisition Partner for this role)

    Affinity Water recognises the benefits of greater diversity in our workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We are committed to building a more inclusive culture where every member of our workforce can thrive.