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Metals Technical Manager

Thames Water
Job LocationReading
EducationNot Mentioned
Salary£39,000 - £53,000 per annum
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypePermanent, full-time

Job Description

About the role:We are recruiting for a permanent Metals Technical Manager.In this role, you will be responsible for leading and managing a large team of 13 analytical chemists including team leaders and technical specialist in day to day operations within our inorganic chemistry section, this is a key leadership role within a high-throughput laboratory, which is well equipped with state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation.The team undertake the preparation and analysis by plasma-based techniques of potable, wastewater, trade effluent and solid samples.You will take responsibility for resources including analytical instrumentation, materials and laboratory infrastructure within the agreed budget and deadlines. This is carried out whilst maintaining the highest standards of quality management conforming to ISO 17025, DWTS and MCERTS and ensuring company leading health, safety and well-being standards.As the Metals Technical Manager, you will be required to drive training, staff development and building a team, who deliver constantly in a high throughput rapid turn round environment, while maintaining quality and safety at the highest levels.We are looking for an effective problem solver to contribute to the analysis of trends, spot issues before they become problems and look for opportunities to improve process, to co-ordinate the development and validation of analytical techniques, and play a part in selecting future processes to meet changing customer demands.Key Accountabilities:

  • Demonstrating Leadership in Health, Safety & Wellbeing within your analytical section.
  • Ensure that all data generated by the section conforms to the laboratory quality management system and have the ability to apply extensive knowledge on ISO17025, DWTS and MCERTS regulation to day to day situations.
  • Ensure service delivery meets internal laboratory targets and customer requirements in terms of quality, speed, reliability and flexibility.
  • Manage and control finances (opex & capex) for the team, maximising efficiency and productivity.
  • People management within the analytical section, including recruitment, defining purpose, goals and responsibilities, performance management and effective communication of laboratory and corporate strategy.
  • Improving the engagement levels of staff to increase both productivity and job satisfaction.
    • To be successful, you will have the following skills and experience:
  • Previous experience in laboratory management of large teams within a fast-paced environment
  • Degree or equivalent in related discipline.
  • A member of the RSC (MRSC) and be eligible for CSci/ CChem status.
  • An excellent working knowledge of ISO 17025.
  • Fully competent at using the appropriate Company IT systems and Office software.
  • Strong decision-making skills, in a risk-based environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Excellent relationship management and leadership skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and effectively prioritise conflicting requirements.
  • Experience in effectively managing workloads to meet deadlines and turnaround times.
    • What’s in it for youThe team are passionate about maintaining the quality of drinking water, protecting the environment and providing an excellent service to customers.The role is to co-ordinate, through others, the efficient processing of sample arrival, with many results critical to public health, the section generates over 400,000 test results per year.Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, a minimum of 26 days holiday per year increasing to a maximum of 30 days depending on grade and length of service and a wider benefits scheme. This includes an annual pay review, season ticket loans, voucher scheme giving you money off in major retail outlets, loyalty awards for continuous service plus much more, including our refer-a-friend bonus, where you can receive up to £1,000 for helping someone get a permanent position within the company.We’re also proud to be here for our local community, offering all of our teams two days paid volunteer leave a year, as well as proudly supporting a lot of local events and charities.About us:Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to millions of customers by suppling2.7 billion litres of world-class water to around 10 million homes.As our world changes, the need to take care of our most precious resource is greater than ever, both locally and globally. That’s why, at Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to daily life, and that means our business is always open. We’re passionate about providing world-class tap water, now and for the future.We’re also turning waste into power, self-generating 20% of the energy we use and, in turn, doing our bit for the planet. We’re reducing plastic waste by celebrating our tap water and rolling out an ambitious water fountain project. We’re using our voice to lobby for change and partnering with WaterAid to provide clean water to the world’s poorest communities.Together, we’re building a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and unparalleled benefits. We’re also proud to be an equal opportunity employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion and Disability Confident Leader, welcoming individuals from all walks of life and leading the way with award-winning mental health and well-being strategy.

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