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The Smart Metering project is a new but extremely important initiative for Affinity Water. This is a key role within the new Smart Metering team, responsible for ensuring we can maximise the benefits for our customers, our environment, and our business from the installation of smart meters. The postholder will report to the Compliance Manager, under the Smart Metering Delivery Lead within the Asset Strategy & Capital Delivery Directorate.
We are currently seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Auditor to join our Smart Metering Programme team. In this role, you will report to the Compliance Manager and play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of all works conducted by our delivery partners and Affinity Water teams.
As the Quality Assurance Auditor, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive quality assessments, inspections, and audits to ensure compliance with established standards, regulations, and best practices. Your focus will extend across all aspects of the Smart Metering Programme, including meter replacements, installations, maintenance, reinstatements, and associated technology deployment.
Experience required:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Engineering, Quality, Management, or a related field.
- Certification in Quality Management (e.g., Certified Quality Manager, ISO 9001
Lead Auditor) preferred. - Hold a New Roads and Streetworks Act (NRSWA) Supervisor qualification. The
SLG qualification is also required. - Thorough understanding of quality management principles, methodologies,
and practices, with a focus on assurance and compliance within the utilities
industry - Knowledge of relevant regulations, standards, and best practices governing quality assurance and compliance activities in the utilities sector
- Understanding of risk management principles and techniques to identify,
assess, and mitigate risks associated with quality assurance activities Essential
Must hold a valid UK driving license - Demonstrated experience in conducting quality assessments, inspections, and
audits of programme deliverables, including installations and replacements,
to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations
Recruitment Process:
- Once you have submitted your application, you will receive email notification of receipt.
- If you are successful at shortlisting, the Talent Acquisition Partner managing this position will be in touch to discuss in detail the next steps in the recruitment process and what to expect.
- If you are unsuccessful at the shortlisting stage, we will also notify you via email notification.
Benefits Include:
- Salary dependant on experience
- Company car
- Learning and development opportunities, including mentoring and a range of formal courses and open learning resources.
- Entry into the company annual bonus scheme.
- Annual leave from 26 days rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days.
- A Celebration Day' in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them.
- A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%)
- We offer a range of family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave.
- Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best.
- Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health.
- Discounts at a Range of Retail Outlets and on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme.
- Disability confident (if you need to apply through a different format, please contact the Talent Acquisition Partner for this role)
Affinity Water recognises the benefits of greater diversity in our workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We are committed to building a more inclusive culture where every member of our workforce can thrive.
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