Thames Water
Team Leader
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Join our Metals team and help deliver high‑quality regulatory analysis across water, waste and environmental samples. With growing requirements, we’re looking for a motivated team leader ready to step up and make an impact.
You’ll manage five analysts and oversee ICP‑OES, Radiochemistry and Fluoride testing for Thames Water. Your day will include planning workloads, keeping equipment running smoothly, authorising results and maintaining ISO17025 DWTS and MCERTS standards. You’ll also support your team’s development and help shape the future of the department.
What you’ll be doing as a Laboratory Team Leader (Metals)
- Use your excellent communication skills to manage all people aspects of your team & work as a key member of the Metals Leadership team & wider Metals Testing team.
- Coordinate resources including analytical instrumentation and materials to analyse samples and report test results.
- Use your knowledge in ICP-OES to train and help the team troubleshoot issues as they arise.
- Use your understanding of our regulatory requirements and ISO17025 DWTS and MCERTS standards in the management of the analytical methods.
- Ensure compliance with the DWI ‘competent person’ guidance.
- Maintain our excellent record of H+S performance and compliance.
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Working hours
- 36 hours per week – 9-5 Monday – Friday with some Saturday on rota when trained
Base Location
- Spencer House, Reading, RG2 0JN
What you should bring to the role
- Have a degree-level in science, though candidates with extensive experience in analytical chemistry would be considered.
- Have experience in running and maintaining ICP-OES, or other similar analytical systems.
- A strong understanding and experience in quality control and assurance processes in a laboratory setting.
- Possess a sense of drive and determination to learn new job responsibilities.
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What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary from £36,240 to £46,700 per annum depending on skills and experience.
- Annual Leave - 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service.
- Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
- Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of your and your family’s health and well-being, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
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