Sampling Field Operations Manager

Pertemps; Oxford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water sector seeks a Sampling Field Operations Manager to oversee a team of Water Quality technicians. Responsibilities include managing health & safety, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Join us in making a difference in water sustainability.

Benefits

26 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service

Car Allowance

Generous pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with QMS, preferably ISO17025.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance and legislation.
• Knowledge of WQ sampling programmes.

Responsibilities

• Manage remotely based field and office staff.
• Deliver Thames Water’s sampling programmes.
• Ensure compliance with DWI/UKAS standards.

Skills

Knowledge of clean water network processes

IT literacy

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

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Sampling Field Operations Manager, Oxford

Location: Oxford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.07.2025

Expiry Date:

16.08.2025

Job Description:

We are looking for a Sampling Field Operations Manager to join Thames Water on a permanent basis. You will be managing a diverse team of Water Quality technicians in the clean water business, ensuring health & safety obligations are met, monitoring team performance, and delivering sampling services to operations and stakeholders.

• Manage remotely based field and office staff, overseeing H&S, performance, training, and development.
• Deliver Thames Water’s sampling programmes, meeting quantity and quality targets.
• Fulfils the role of Technical Manager for the Water Quality Management System.
• Author Quality Manual and Sampling Procedures Manual.
• Manage daily technical activities and ensure compliance with DWI/UKAS standards.
• Operate calibration and QC regimes.
• Train and test competence of new personnel.
• Manage audit programmes and record retention.
• Participate in Quality Management System reviews.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure service levels.
• Review budgets, identify risks, and seek opportunities.

Candidate Requirements:

• Knowledge of clean water network processes beneficial.
• Experience with QMS, preferably ISO17025.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance and legislation.
• Knowledge of WQ sampling programmes.
• IT literacy, including Sample Manager.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and H&S requirements.
• Full UK driving license.

Benefits:

• Salary up to £46,565 per annum, depending on experience.
• 26 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Car Allowance.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Health and wellbeing benefits, cycle schemes, vouchers, life assurance.

About Thames Water:

The UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers. Committed to building a better future, supporting diversity, inclusion, and career growth. Join us to make a difference in water sustainability and community wellbeing.

Note: The application closing date may be earlier than advertised due to high volume of applications.