Quality Management Assistant

Wessex Water Services; Saltford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution up to 20%

Career progression & development

25 days holiday + 3 years service

Opportunity to sell up to 5 days of: 0

Buy up to 10 days holiday per year

Healthcare package

Life assurance up to 8x salary

Electric car salary sacrifice

Cashback & discounts

Volunteer day

Enhanced family leave

Wellbeing platform

Mental health support

£1,000 referral fee

Job summary

Wessex Water Services in Saltford is seeking a Quality Management Assistant to join our Scientific Centre. You will support proficiency testing, analytical quality control, auditing, document control and validation trials, reporting to the Quality Manager.

A degree in science is required; microbiology experience and strong communication skills are preferred. Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel, is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in a science subject, preferably with Microbiology experience.
• Methodical, accurate and attentive with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel; ability to promote good team relationships.

Responsibilities

• Involved in optimising and maintaining all aspects of quality management, including proficiency testing and analytical quality control.
• Auditing, document control and advising on validation trials.

Skills

Science degree

Microbiology experience

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you looking to utilise your scientific degree within a quality management role? Do you have experience in laboratory analysis or quality management? If so, our Quality Management Assistant opportunity in Saltford would be a fantastic position for you!

What you'll do

Wessex Water's Scientific Centre at Saltford carries out analyses on samples for our parent water company under contract.

We are a laboratory that utilises world-class technologies and equipment to sample and analyse water and environmental samples, with accreditation to ISO-17025, DWTS and MCERTS standards.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, confident and motivated individual to join the Quality Management team.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the successful applicant will be involved in optimising and maintaining all aspects of quality management, including proficiency testing, analytical quality control, auditing, document control, and advising on validation trials.

What you'll need

We are looking for a degree level or equivalent in a science subject, preferably with some Microbiology experience.

We are looking for a methodical, accurate and attentive individual with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

You will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Windows and Excel, and be able to promote good working relationships within your team and across the laboratory.

Experience in statistics would be advantageous, as would experience in quality systems and auditing, but this can be taught if necessary.

Opportunities to progress within the team may be possible for the right person.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water - one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments - a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK - a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Live - the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion - with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.