Quality Scientist

Step into a role where your expertise directly shapes the quality and credibility of our laboratory. We’re looking for a Quality Scientist to join our Laboratory Quality Team, driving continuous improvement and safeguarding the standards behind our ISO17025, DWTS and MCERTS accreditations.

What you’ll be doing as a Quality Scientist

• Supporting the Quality Manager with day-to-day quality activities across sampling teams
• You’ll be on the move a lot, travelling between different customers and sites, working as part of a lively team covering quite a large area.
• Planning and delivering internal audits across quality systems and field operations
• Maintaining and improving the Quality Management System (QMS) and associated documentation in line with UKAS, DWI and Environment Agency requirements
• Supporting the preparation for external audits and acting as a key contact during assessments
• Monitoring analytical quality control (AQC) and non-conforming work, ensuring actions are completed and improvements are embedded
• Providing clear guidance, support and training to sampling teams on quality processes
• Driving continuous improvement across systems, processes and ways of working

What you should bring to the role

• Full Driving Licence
• Experience working within an accredited environment such as MCERTS, DWTS or ISO17025
• A strong understanding of ISO17025 and regulatory requirements from the Drinking Water Inspectorate and Environment Agency
• Excellent attention to detail with a proactive approach to maintaining high standards
• Experience in auditing, reporting and analysing quality data
• Strong communication skills with the ability to support and influence stakeholders
• A self-motivated and organised approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team

What’s in it for you?

• This role will be paid £46,560 per annum
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of yourself and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets

Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)

Who are we?
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.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water
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 meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

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.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know, 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 and meet colleagues.

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.