Sampling Field Operations Manager

As a Sampling Field Operations Manager, you’ll proactively and safely deliver Thames Water’s regulatory and operational sampling programmes, ensuring quantity and quality targets are achieved.

This role will involve travel to other sites to engage with front line team members and a UK driving licence is essential. The working hours for this role will include an out of hours rota which including 1 in 6 weekends.

What you’ll be doing as a Sampling Field Operations Manager:

• Responsible for the management of a diverse team of field-based Water Quality Technicians, ensuring quantity and quality targets are achieved.
• Coach and drive team performance through active and engaging management.
• Providing a first-class sampling service to key operational stakeholders, while ensuring all Health & Safety obligations and team management responsibilities are achieved.
• Manage audit programme of field sampling activities and ensuring compliance with all professional standards.

We are currently looking for candidates who could be based at either Hammersmith or Walton-on-Thames.

What you should bring to the role:

• Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced operation.
• Able to clearly communicate key messages to team and drive high performance standards.
• A strong understanding of clean water regulations and statutory sampling programs would be advantageous. A scientific background is also desirable.
• Adaptable and able to work in a reactive and dynamic environment.
• Excellent IT skills and a technical mindset.
• A UK driving licence is required.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £36,240 to £54,360 per annum
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Car Allowance
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, 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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Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.

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.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.