Location
London - Field-based

Hours
Monday to Friday, 07:15 to 15:15. Weekend standby required within the next 12 months as the team grows.

Salary
£29,349 per annum

About the Role
As the UK’s largest water company, Thames Water is investing heavily to upgrade assets and build a more resilient water future. Our sampling teams play a vital role supporting Major Projects and Programmes that improve services for millions of customers and deliver essential environmental benefits across the region. This is an opportunity to join a purpose-driven team making a real impact.

As a Quality Technician, you will be on the move daily, travelling between wastewater treatment sites and working independently while being part of a wider team covering a large geographical area. Your main responsibility will be collecting water samples, including both crude and treated sewage. You will coordinate with internal teams to arrange site access and sampling schedules, building strong working relationships to ensure smooth service delivery.

You will be responsible for achieving SLA and KPI targets, contributing to the overall performance and reliability of the sampling function. Additionally, you will manage sampling records and maintain sampling equipment, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

As part of the recruitment process, you will complete a short 30-minute assessment to demonstrate your suitability and core skills for the role.

Thames Water offers meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and excellent benefits. Join us to make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping protect the world’s water for future generations.

Experience
- Experience in drinking or wastewater sampling is desirable but not essential.
- Experience working in a regulated environment such as ISO17025, DWI or EA standards is desirable.

About you
- A clean manual driving licence is essential.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan routes and work independently.
- Good computer literacy and attention to detail.
- Ability to follow technical procedures accurately.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are required for this position, but relevant experience and a commitment to quality and safety are important.