Chemistry Team Leader

SevernTrentLife; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Chemistry Team Leader, responsible for managing a team of Laboratory Scientists. Ensure compliance with regulatory commitments and promote continuous improvement. Enjoy a rewarding career with excellent benefits and training opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250)

Enhanced pension scheme (up to 15%)

Sharesave at discounted rates

Training and development through our Academy

Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers

Family-friendly policies

Two paid volunteering days per year

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of quality analysts performing complex technical processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Recruit, select, and induct new staff.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Analytical Skills

Education

Supervisory Experience

ISO Quality Systems Familiarity

Job description

Want to do the best work of your life? Play 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 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 expert Laboratory Scientists who analyze regulatory drinking water samples and related samples from water treatment works, service reservoirs, customer taps, and catchment surveys, ensuring compliance with regulatory commitments to the Drinking Water Inspectorate. You’ll ensure all samples are analyzed and reported in accordance with the Quality Management System and ISO17025 / DWTS accreditation.

You’ll investigate, resolve, and proactively prevent data and quality assurance issues through root cause analysis. You’ll also promote 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 Accountabilities

• Manage a team of quality analysts performing complex technical analytical processes and instrumentation.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external requirements, liaising with HR, QMS, DWI, HSE, Environment Agency, UKAS, Royal Society of Chemistry, Royal Society of Biology, and other relevant organizations.
• Manage resources effectively to meet the Annual Sampling Plan and reactive workloads, driving best practices to meet targets.
• Recruit, select, and induct new staff, providing comprehensive training aligned with QMS and health & safety standards.
• Authorize final sign-off of training records for Laboratory Scientists and Senior Laboratory Scientists, ensuring competency.
• Maintain staff morale, motivation, and engagement, supporting individual development plans.
• Ensure team competence and customer focus, acting as ambassadors and identifying upskilling needs.

Qualifications and Experience

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

What’s in It for You

Build a career at Severn Trent with rewarding benefits and award-winning training. Contribute to environmental and community well-being. Perks include:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (buy/sell up to 5 days)
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250)
• Enhanced pension scheme (up to 15%)
• Sharesave at discounted rates
• Training and development through our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family-friendly policies
• Two paid volunteering days per year

Next Steps

We look forward to hearing from you. Please have your updated CV ready and allocate about five minutes to complete your application. We will inform you of the outcome after the closing date. For more insights, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.