Wastewater Environmental Protection Technician

Company: Bristol Water plc
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Location: Exeter
Job Description:

Location: Mid–West CornwallContract: Full-time, PermanentSalary: £30,000 – £41,000 per annum + excellent benefits + progression

Are you passionate about protecting the environment and looking for a role where your work has a tangible impact every day?

We’re looking for a Wastewater Environmental Protection Technician (Chemical Dosing) to join our high-performing team across the West Region. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in

What you’ll be doing:

As a key member of the team, you’ll ensure our chemical dosing operations are running efficiently and effectively across multiple sites. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Visiting wastewater treatment sites across your area (company vehicle provided)

  • Monitoring and optimising chemical dosing to ensure compliant effluent

  • Analysing chemical use data, identifying trends, and driving improvements

  • Checking, cleaning, and calibrating monitoring equipment and instrumentation

  • Investigating dosing performance and resolving issues promptly

  • Supporting local teams with seasonal adjustments and set point optimisation

  • Monitoring influent and effluent quality and reporting accurate results

  • Identifying and investigating any breaches in phosphate or metal parameters

  • Reporting on asset condition and ensuring timely fault resolution

  • Supporting risk assessments and safe operation of dosing activities

What we’re looking for:

We’re keen to hear from candidates who have:

  • A minimum of 5 GCSEs (A–C or equivalent) including Maths, English and Science

  • Experience in a scientific, operational, or environmental role (preferred)

  • A full, clean driving licence

  • Knowledge or experience of chemical dosing or phosphate removal processes (advantageous)

  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

  • A proactive, team‑oriented approach

  • A genuine passion for environmental protection

What’s in it for you?

We value our people and are committed to supporting your development and long‑term career. In return, you’ll receive:

  • Competitive salary with structured progression

  • Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays

  • Jobs need van

  • Discretionary bonus scheme

  • Contributory pension

  • Sharesave scheme

  • Health and wellbeing benefits

  • Ongoing training and career development

Closing Date: 5th June 2026

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026