Assistant Scientist

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Scientist to join our dedicated Laboratory team in Saltford. As an Assistant Scientist, you will play a vital role in supporting our customer commitment programme, providing drinking water and wastewater recycling services to a wide customer base, while also protecting the environment.

Our Scientific Centre at Saltford uses state-of-the-art instruments and methodology to deliver excellence to our customers. We operate seven days a week, testing both drinking and wastewater, and providing a service for external customers, such as local authorities, drinking water providers, and environmental consultants.

As an Assistant Scientist, you will be responsible for analysing potable and wastewater samples, registering samples onto our LIMS, and performing various manual and instrumental methods, such as microbiological and chemical testing. You will also be responsible for maintaining and running equipment and instruments, communicating and interacting with the Scientists, Senior Scientists, and other members of the team, and entering data into company systems.

We are looking for someone with GCSEs in maths and English, and an A-level in a biological science subject or equivalent. Previous experience working within a laboratory environment is helpful but not essential, as full practical training will be provided. Our team's technical knowledge and expertise are especially vital to our work, so we offer everyone a range of tailored development opportunities to enable you to progress through the competency framework at a pace that is right for you.

We offer a competitive package, including total pension contributions up to 20%, career progression and professional development opportunities, 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service, and a range of other benefits, including a healthcare package, life assurance, and a new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary, subject to conditions.

We are one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West. We aim to have a positive impact on the communities we serve and the natural environment. Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us. We continue to promote diversity and inclusion, and we are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.