Chemistry Team Leader

Severn Trent Water; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water sector is seeking a Chemistry Team Leader to manage a team of Laboratory Scientists. The role involves ensuring compliance with quality standards, developing team capabilities, and driving continuous improvement. Join a rewarding workplace with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Holidays

Bonus Schemes

Pension Contributions

Share Schemes

Training

EV Schemes

Family Policies

Volunteering Days

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulatory laboratory environment within the Water Industry.
• Supervisory experience and familiarity with ISO quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Managing a team of quality analysts involved in complex technical analytical processes.
• Ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Recruiting, inducting, and training staff to ensure competency.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Quality Management

Education

Regulatory Laboratory Experience

Job description

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Want to do the best work of your life? Playing your part in making a big difference to the environment and communities we serve. Our people make Severn Trent a truly exciting and inclusive place to work – a place where you can be yourself and let your skills shine.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Our purpose is taking care of life’s essentials, but we’re also committed to making a difference, not just because we should but because we care.

We are excited to announce a new opportunity to join our team as a Chemistry Team Leader. You’ll be responsible for leading and managing a team of Laboratory Scientists who analyze regulatory drinking water samples from various sources to meet commitments to the Drinking Water Inspectorate. You’ll ensure all samples are analyzed and reported in compliance with our Quality Management System and ISO17025 / DWTS accreditation.

You’ll investigate, resolve, and proactively prevent data and quality issues through root cause analysis. You’ll also drive continuous improvement within your team and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Are you a leader who can work under pressure, enjoys developing a team, and influencing stakeholders at all levels? If so, please read on…

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a team of quality analysts involved in complex technical analytical processes and instrumentation.
• Ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements, liaising with HR, QMS, DWI, HSE, Environment Agency, UKAS, and professional bodies.
• Effective resource management to meet the Annual Sampling Plan while balancing reactive workloads.
• Recruiting, inducting, and training staff to ensure competency and adherence to regulatory standards.
• Final sign-off on training records for Laboratory Scientists and Senior Laboratory Scientists.
• Maintaining staff morale, motivation, and engagement, with documented development plans for team members.
• Ensuring a customer-focused, competent team acting as ambassadors for Analytical Services, with ongoing upskilling and training.

Qualifications and experience:

Experience in a regulatory laboratory environment within the Water Industry or similar sectors is required. Supervisory experience and familiarity with ISO quality systems are essential.

What’s in it for you?

Join Severn Trent for more than just a job. We offer a rewarding career with benefits including holidays, bonus schemes, pension contributions, share schemes, training, EV schemes, family policies, and volunteering days.

Next steps:

Prepare your updated CV and take a few minutes to apply. We’ll notify you of the outcome after the closing date. For more information, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.