Pollution Risk Assessor

2 days ago


Reading Berkshire, United Kingdom Thames Water Full time

This role plays an important part in protecting our local environment. You’ll be part of our Wastewater Control Room team, helping us prevent pollution by monitoring performance across our sewage treatment works, pumping stations and the wider network. Much of your day will focus on understanding how our treatment sites are performing and making sure the right actions happen quickly. As new systems and technology are introduced, this role will continue to develop, giving you opportunities to learn and grow. What you’ll be doing as a Pollution Risk Assessor Working shifts in the Wastewater Control Room, monitoring system alerts and smart tool data Carrying out desktop impact and risk assessments to identify potential pollution Investigating treatment works, pumping stations and network performance to understand issues Coordinating urgent field responses and managing multiple pollution cases at once Providing clear updates to the Environment Agency, Natural England and other stakeholders Keeping accurate records of information received, decisions made and actions taken Producing data-driven reports and supporting improvements to tools and working practices Base location: Kemble Court, Reading Working hours: This is a rotating shift-based role. The shift pattern is: Early shift: 06:00 to 14:45 Late shift: 13:15 to 22:00 What you should bring to the role A proactive, organised approach and confidence managing a high volume of work in a busy environment The ability to interpret data, trends and patterns and produce clear written reports. Strong communication skills and experience working with multiple colleagues and stakeholders. Good IT skills, including Excel, Word and confidence using operational systems An interest in environmental protection and a willingness to learn new systems and technology. Awareness of process plant operations such as sewage treatment works or pumping stations would be beneficial. Experience using SCADA systems or smart tools, or an interest in developing this skill. What’s in it for you? Competitive salary from £34,820 up to £40,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience. 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays) Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of yourself and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.



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