Lead Waste Sampling Field Ops—Flexible London-Based

Thames Water; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water and wastewater company is seeking a Sampling Field Operations Manager in London. This hands-on leadership role involves overseeing waste field sampling operations that are essential for environmental protection. You will manage a skilled team to deliver high-quality, compliant sampling services while ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have relevant industry experience and a strong focus on operational efficiency. The position offers a salary of £46,565 alongside generous benefits and 26 days of holiday per year.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous Pension Scheme

Health and well-being benefits

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in waste sampling or a related environmental field.
• Experience managing or supporting operational teams.
• Strong understanding of ISO17025 and Environment Agency standards.
• Confidence with SLAs, KPIs, audits and performance measures.
• Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team overseeing waste field sampling activities.
• Promote health and safety culture within the team.
• Deliver compliant waste sampling services aligned with SLAs and KPIs.
• Ensure adherence to ISO17025 and Environment Agency standards.
• Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leading operational teams

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Data handling capability

Job description

A leading water and wastewater company is seeking a Sampling Field Operations Manager in London. This hands-on leadership role involves overseeing waste field sampling operations that are essential for environmental protection. You will manage a skilled team to deliver high-quality, compliant sampling services while ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have relevant industry experience and a strong focus on operational efficiency. The position offers a salary of £46,565 alongside generous benefits and 26 days of holiday per year.