Job title Laboratory Support Technician Ref 40543 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Spencer House - Reading - RG2 0JN Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours 38 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Salary This role is paying a salary of £26,605 per annum, depending on skills and experience. Job grade A Closing date 14/05/2025
Laboratory Support Technician
As a Laboratory Support Technician, you'll play a vital role in supporting the laboratory and acting as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and the laboratory teams.
Our laboratories are integral to our operations, ensuring the safety and cleanliness of drinking water and the correct treatment of waste products. This is a fast-paced environment where teamwork is essential, and full training is provided to help you succeed in this collaborative role.
Base Location: Spencer House, Reading.
Working Hours: The Customer Service & Logistics department operates Monday to Friday, from 10:30 am to 21:00 pm. You will be required to work different shifts during the week, including:
Please note that this role involves manual handling and lifting of sample cases and consumables, some weighing up to 20kg.
What You'll Be Doing as a Laboratory Support Technician
What You Should Bring to the Role
What’s in it for you?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.
So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.
Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.
Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process . Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support .
When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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