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Who are we?

Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to our 15 million customers by supplying 2.6 billion litres of water through 32,000 km of pipes, keeping taps flowing and toilets flushing.

At Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to life, so our business is always open.

This role is 6-month fix term contract

What you’ll be doing

This Laboratory Analyst position is in our Inorganic Chemistry department which has the highest throughput of samples in the laboratory.

• The role involves the preparation and analysis of samples, using colorimetric, gravimetric and automated analysis. You’ll be working within the team to help deliver results for the samples to ensure we get the best for our customers, environment, and organisms within the basins we protect. As well as using these systems we use traditional methods of testing which keep your skills energetic and constantly developing
• You’ll be working with quality management systems to ISO/IEC 17025, with MCERTs and DWTS for certain methodologies.

What you should bring to the role

• Have an A-Level in a science-related subject
• Follow strict instructions and guidelines to produce, record, maintain and verify data within a highly regulated UKAS accredited Laboratory
• Be comfortable carrying out repetitive work and have a real passion for working in a laboratory
• Have our customers at the heart of everything you do and value being part of a team to deliver exceptional customer service

What’s in it for you?

You’ll be working in fast-paced, bright award-winning laboratories alongside fellow analysts at all levels you can work alongside to get results. But you will also gain huge achievement in working on your own to gain results and have a difference.

Working alongside highly talented team managers and team leaders to work with the progression scheme in place to be able to help develop you into the senior analysts of the future with the Thames Water Laboratories.

Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with length of service and a wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Thames Water is a dynamic, rewarding and diverse place to work, with opportunities around every corner. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy a fulfilling career and flexible working arrangements.

We’re also proud to embrace and promote diversity and believe that creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve will help us to thrive. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

We deliver life's essential service so our customers, communities and the environment can thrive. This means, when a crisis happens, we all rally round 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 a earn bit of extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is so we can manage all the applications properly and give candidates a positive experience. Once closed, we can’t consider any further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.