Trade Effluent Sampler
The Trade Effluent Sampler will assist in the monitoring and control of trade effluent discharges in order to ensure compliance with traders consents and to prevent any operational problems within the Networks and Wastewater Treatment Works.
This role will involve the collection of all types of samples from industrial premises throughout Northern Ireland and the delivery of samples to either specified collection points and/or the analytical laboratory. These sample results may also be used in the calculation of trade effluent charges for a trade effluent customer. The role supports compliance investigations, cost recovery, and environmental protection through additional sampling, recording of observations and sample point anomalies.
Please refer to the Candidate Brief below for further details of role responsibilities.
Applicants MUST be able to demonstrate in their application and where necessary at interview:
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
1. A minimum of 5 GCSE's Grade C or above, to include English and Math's, or equivalent.
2. A minimum 6 months experience in dealing with customers face-to-face in a positive manner.
3. Demonstrable experience in managing own workload, with the ability to plan and prioritise.
4. A full current driving license enabling the post holder to drive in Northern Ireland as they will be required to drive a Northern Ireland Water vehicle.
5. Medically fit to undertake manual handling duties associated with role e.g. lifting of sampling apparatus and manhole covers in excess of 12kg
What is on Offer
Salary
This role offers a competitive remuneration package with a salary scale of £24,494 - £29,938 per annum (pay award pending).
The starting salary will normally be at the first point of the scale.
Location
Westland House, 40 Old Westland Road, Belfast, BT14 6TE.
What we Offer
* Generous annual leave and public/privilege holidays
* Flexible working and family friendly policies
* Hybrid Working (applicable to some of our roles after three months following onboarding and training)
* Occupational sick pay
* Employee assistance programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* One of the largest corporate volunteering schemes in NI
* Award winning health and wellbeing programme which focuses on supporting four key area of employee health; Physical, Mental, Social and Financial
How to Apply
To submit your application, please click APPLY NOW.
For additional information about the role please download a Candidate Brief below
Closing date for submission of Applications: Monday 23rd February 2026 at 10.00am
Interview date(s): Tuesday 10th March 2026