Data Technician

Working at Hydro International is about making a difference…whether that’s at home, at work, or in the wider world.

It all starts with our purpose: to protect people, places and the planet from flooding, pollution and water scarcity. Our mission is to make that difference, and it’s at the heart of everything we do.

At work we’re driven by a desire for expertise, innovation and excellence, and we know that to achieve that we need to collaborate, communicate and encourage one another. This is a place where we support, value and respect each other, no matter what.

At home we all have family, friends, hobbies and interests, so we work flexibly to achieve a positive work-life balance, and health, safety and wellbeing are not negotiable. We want to be the company that you’re proud tell people about.

We’re active in our communities and in the environment. We’re committed to working ethically and sustainably, and we know that we all grow by building diversity and inclusivity. Our values guide us and motivate us to be the best we can be, for ourselves, for our customers and for the planet.

We work hard to make a difference.

We want you to make a difference too.

We are the leading independent Hydrometric Consultant in the UK, providing water monitoring systems to local authorities, water companies & the Environment Agency.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our growing team in Malvern

The role involves processing and reporting of water quantity (flow), depth, quality and rainfall data etc, collected by our field team and some office admin tasks. It may also include some fieldwork, which will comprise visiting various sites throughout England to undertake field measurements of water quantity (flow), depth, quality, rainfall etc, plus the operation and maintenance of telemetry logging equipment. Our website describes the Hydrometric work that we undertake.

SKILLS

ESSENTIAL

• Good level of computer literacy (MS Office – Word, Excel etc)
• GCSE or equivalent in Geography, Maths and English
• Hands on practical skills
• Full UK driving Licence

DESIRABLE

• A Level in Geography
• Degree or other suitable qualification in a related environmental discipline (e.g. Env. Science, Geography, Outdoor Education etc)
• Full UK driving licence
• Comfortable with occasionally working outdoors and working in water, able to swim

EXPERIENCE

• Full training is provided, so none required provided you have the essential skills listed above
• Experience with processing and reporting Hydrometric field data and administration duties would be useful but not essential

APTITUDE AND ATTRIBUTES

• Fast learner
• Self-starter
• Reliable
• Flexible/ adaptable approach
• Proactive and reliable
• Good Communicator
• Able to work in a team and on your own
• Ability to work to deadlines

Benefits:

• Competitive salaries
• Pension
• 2 x Life Assurance Policy
• Sick Pay
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Free Parking
• Minimum of 23 days annual leave + Bank Holidays