£45,565 - £50,000 Per Annum
Full Time
Permanent
Reading, Berkshire
Engineering And Technical
Posted 5 hours ago
Expires In 29 Days
Job Description
Are you a dynamic leader with a flair for operational excellence, continuous improvement, and team development?
We are seeking a forward-thinking Sampling Field Operations Manager to head up a new team collecting samples to commission upgraded treatment processes across water & waste services for the Capital Delivery team. This is a new high-profile role at the heart of our organisation, crucial to delivering environmental standards.
In this pivotal position, you’ll ensure we meet and exceed ISO17025, Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI), and Environment Agency requirements, all while delivering top-quality services on time and within budget. We’re looking for someone with vision, energy, and a commitment to continuous improvement – someone ready to make a lasting impact.
What you’ll be doing as a Sampling Field Operations Manager in Capital Delivery:
Base location: Flexible (London / Reading area)
Working pattern or hours: Mon-Fri 9-5 (36 hrs per week)
What you should bring to the role
Additional technical skills and experience we are looking for:
What’s in it for you?
Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)
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 meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
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.
We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, 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
We are seeking a forward-thinking Sampling Field Operations Manager to head up a new team collecting samples to commission upgraded treatment processes across water & waste services for the Capital Delivery team. This is a new high-profile role at the heart of our organisation, crucial to delivering environmental standards.
In this pivotal position, you’ll ensure we meet and exceed ISO17025, Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI), and Environment Agency requirements, all while delivering top-quality services on time and within budget. We’re looking for someone with vision, energy, and a commitment to continuous improvement – someone ready to make a lasting impact.
What you’ll be doing as a Sampling Field Operations Manager in Capital Delivery:
- Build, lead and manage a sampling team.
- Champion health & safety.
- Deliver high-quality and compliant sampling services.
- Drive technical excellence & operational efficiency.
- Manage budgets and resources.
Base location: Flexible (London / Reading area)
Working pattern or hours: Mon-Fri 9-5 (36 hrs per week)
What you should bring to the role
- Extensive industry experience in water or waste sampling – you know your stuff!
- A proven track record in leading, motivating, and developing teams.
- Demonstrable success in delivering services to regulatory standards.
- Sharp focus on operational efficiency and performance management.
- A strong communicator, able to engage stakeholders across technical and operational areas
- Comfortable working with SLAs and KPIs.
- A degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience.
Additional technical skills and experience we are looking for:
- Knowledge of ISO17025 standards.
- Understanding of DWI and/or EA regulations.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- IT literate and strong data handling skills
What’s in it for you?
- This role will be paid from £46565 to £50,000 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)
- Car Allowance (delete as applicable for your role)
- Performance-related pay plan
- 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.
Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)
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 meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
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.
We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, 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