Field Scientist

We are looking for a Process Scientist to join Thames Water on a full-time, permanent basis.

As a Process Scientist, you will be responsible for providing expert technical support to operational teams, maintaining regulatory compliance and meeting internal business targets.

As part of this team, you will be expected to undertake activities such as water quality monitoring from the source to the service reservoir, investigating water quality failures or events at company assets and providing recommendations to both internal and external departments on out-of-hours corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.

You will also be responsible for providing technical support to Production, Network and Capital Delivery Schemes to ensure that water quality requirements are met and undertaking out of hours technical support.

• Base Location: Hybrid-Fobney (WTW) - RG2 0SF
• Working hours: 36 hours per week
• Competitive salary up to £39,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience
• Access to a company van while undertaking field work

What you will be doing as a Process Scientist

• Working in the Operations sector of the business (clean water production team), acting as an advisor to a specific production team
• Investigate and report on infringements, feedback remedial actions, and share learnings with the Operations Teams
• Provide support to Capex schemes/Projects as required
• Develop professional working relationships with Operations, Engineering, and other internal customers
• Close liaison with other water quality monitoring teams (such as catchment, groundwater, regulatory response, etc)
• Identify developments / optimisations that may improve asset performance or the business and suggest initiatives to the team and/or line manager

What should you bring to the role?

• HNC or Degree (or equivalent) in a Scientific or Engineering discipline.
• Experience in water treatment processes, supply or regulation.
• Problem-solving is a crucial part of this role, and any previous experience in this area would be highly beneficial
• Good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills are also key to this role as you will be liaising with internal stakeholders within Thames Water on a day-to-day basis.
• Travel to other sites is required as a major part of this role, thus, a driving license is essential.
• The ability to work in a logical and analytical manner and be able to maintain a positive and professional approach is also essential.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £39,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Development training package provided.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays).
• Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay!
• Ongoing performance development reviews to help you be your best and identify growth opportunities.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON

Find out more about our benefits and perks

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 a 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 and meet colleagues.

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.