Waste Sampling Field Operations Lead (London Flexible)

idibu; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK water company is seeking a Sampling Field Operations Manager to lead waste field sampling operations in London. You will oversee a skilled team to ensure compliance with environmental standards and deliver high-quality services. The ideal candidate should possess relevant industry experience, a strong understanding of regulatory compliance, and excellent leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary of £46,565 per annum along with generous benefits including holidays and pension scheme.

Benefits

26 days holiday, increasing with service

Generous Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Support for continuous improvement training

Qualifications

• Relevant industry experience within waste sampling or environmental field.
• Experience leading operational teams with a people-focused approach.
• Understanding of quality standards such as ISO17025.
• Confidence with SLAs, KPIs, and performance measures.
• Strong communication and data handling capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team responsible for waste field sampling activities.
• Ensure compliance with ISO17025 and Environment Agency standards.
• Deliver high-quality waste sampling services.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture.

Skills

Team leadership

Health and safety compliance

Regulatory compliance understanding

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

A major UK water company is seeking a Sampling Field Operations Manager to lead waste field sampling operations in London. You will oversee a skilled team to ensure compliance with environmental standards and deliver high-quality services. The ideal candidate should possess relevant industry experience, a strong understanding of regulatory compliance, and excellent leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary of £46,565 per annum along with generous benefits including holidays and pension scheme.