Posted Date:  28 Nov 2024
Posting End Date:  12-Dec-24
Location:  Nottingham
Company:  Severn Trent Plc
Department:  Water Quality & Environment
Salary (£):  Competitive

Microbiology Lab Manager

 

Hello, we’re Severn Trent and we think water is wonderful. Oh, we’re pretty keen on people too.
 
24 hours a day, 365 days a year we serve 4.8 million households and business across the heart of the UK. Each cuppa drank and every toilet flushed is only possible because of the 6,500 brilliant team members working across our patch.
 
We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality. We know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities where they live.
 
If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here. 
 
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
 
Our WQ and E (Water Quality & Environment) team have an opportunity for you to join as our new Micro and Crypto Manager. You’ll lead and manage a team of expert technicians and be responsible for the laboratory and sampling systems to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and that the staff and methods in operation are performing to the required quality.

 

You’ll be accountable for owning and the delivery of effective resource management with the team to achieve our regulatory requirements and budgetary responsibilities of £500k per annum.  

 

You’ll also ensure compliance with all H&S requirements, owning and promoting key risks through stakeholders and ensuring there resolution.

 

So, you are a leader who has strong analytical skills significant experience within the regulatory drinking water sampling sector?

 

Well, if you are please read on.... 
 
LET’S TELL YOU MORE

 

•    You’ll be responsible for the operation and management of the Company’s microbiology and cryptosporidium analytical function at its two laboratories in Shrewsbury and Nottingham, in compliance with the STW Quality Manual to meet legal requirements set by the Regulator (DWI), and quality standards as defined by UKAS accreditation to ISO 17025
 
•    Accountability of budgets, identify cost improvements and ensure the team are competent, methods, equipment and facilities are validated and fit for purpose and quality controls are in place.
 
•     Promote and lead problem solving activities within your team to ensure continuous improvement through technical and process improvement and ensure 100% compliance with the company safety standards.
 
•     Act as the company representative for microbiology and contribute to designated water industry groups, while maintaining regular communication with management and other stakeholders.
  
 
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
 
Of course, it’s important that we attract the right skill sets, and those with the right experience but we value character, positivity and a caring attitude in equal weight.
 
Apart from being a great fit for the team you’ll ideally have worked with an ISO quality system, hold a Chartered status with the relevant professional body and experience of working a regulatory laboratory environment in the Water Industry, similar Utility or Environmental Industries.
 
You’ll demonstrate strong communication, problem solving and IT skills and have experience supervising or managing and developing a team. You’ll have a comprehensive understanding of the Quality Management System and be able to critically evaluate and draw conclusions from scientific and other data.

 

A full UK driving license is needed for this position. 

 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
 
Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent, and we’ll reward you for it too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.
 
With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:
 
•    28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year) 

•    Car allowance £4800 per year
•    Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250 based on company performance and subject to eligibility)
•    Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)  
•    Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
•    10% monthly discount with Busy Bees Nurseries and one-week free childcare 
•    Dedicated training and development with our Academy 
•    Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers 
•    Family friendly policies 
•    Two paid volunteering days per year