Laboratory Technical Specialist
6 months ago
In this role, you will look after an excellent level of safety in Thames Water Laboratories and Quality needs with an overview of equipment within the Metals Team.
The Metals team provides data for the regulatory and statutory analysis of both waste and water. The position would support the day-to-day overseeing of tasks required to ensure that the team are utilized appropriately. Ensure the laboratory runs effectively, these may include the delivery of new equipment and quality tasks demanded of our team to ensure we follow and meet ISO, DWI & TWQC regulations.
**What you’ll be doing as a **Laboratory **Technical **Specialist**
- In this role, you will ensure equipment is maintained and working - assist in any troubleshooting, and approve data.
- Ensuring records are up to date, maintained, and complete for new and current methodologies. Data review of customer test results and ongoing instrument data parameters & data is fit for purpose.
- Supporting Team leader and Area Manager in KPI, Data & performance areas. Help to build a positive team culture. Assist in QMS, HSSE, and departmental/interdepartmental meetings
- Ensure procedures are followed and the team is trained and supported in following them.
- Ensure running of samples to meet the requirements of our regulators (DWI/EA), customers & UKAS.
- Identify needs of the team, ensure & monitor team development and progression within Thames Water schemes. Deliver bespoke training to the team. Be the point of knowledge for the team around metals methods, QMS, forms, and knowledge.
The base location for the role is Reading, Spencer House.
**What you should bring to the role**
- Proficiency in conducting routine sample analysis testing, particularly in the domain of metals testing.
- A solid understanding of laboratory quality systems and proficient management of quality data, encompassing adherence to ISO17025 standards, is essential.
- Demonstrated experience in collaborative teamwork, and a proven track record of providing mentorship to junior colleagues is advantageous.
- Hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation and offering knowledgeable advice and support to team members are valued qualifications for this position.
**What’s in it for you?**
- Competitive salary up to £46,790 per annum depending on skills and experience.
- Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
- Contributory pension - Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
- Personal Medical Assessments - Open to all once a year.
- Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.
**Who are we?**
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.
Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.
But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?
**Working at Thames Wate**r**
At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.
We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.
Find out more about working at Thames Water.
When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.
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