Chemistry Laboratory Analyst

at  Welsh Water

Date: 30 Jan 2025
Company: DWR Cymru Cyfyngedig Welsh Water Plc
City: Newport
Address:Newport, Wales, GB, NP10 8UG

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Education to degree level in a science subject (equivalent relevant experience may be considered as an alternative to formal qualifications)
• Good computing skills
• Good communication skills
• Previous experience in working within a UKAS accredited laboratory
• Working knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety
  Full training will be provided internally on analytical methods to enable the role to be carried out.

GOOD TO KNOW

• Office (lab) work. Hours – 8am to 4pm.
• Part of a late shift rota (1 week every 6 weeks – hours are 2pm to 10pm) Part of a weekend working rota (1 weekend every 6 weeks – hours are 2pm to 10pm). The weekend is the same week as the late shift week. Two rest days are taken the week following weekend working.
• Standby rota 1 week every 6 weeks (same week as lates and weekend)
• 37 hrs per week
  For an informal discussion about this role, please contact: phillip.jones2@dwrcymru.com

WHO WE ARE

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water keep 3 million people healthy each day with safe, reliable water, and take away wastewater to clean, before returning it safely to our beautiful rivers and seas.
To be able to deliver high quality, essential services which help to protect the health of our customers, colleagues and our environment, we need the right people to deliver on our vision. This is achieved by living our core values and demonstrating the core behaviours that underpin them. The security of our people, assets and information is key to us, so we are looking for people who understand and comply with the company’s required security objectives.
We know that the most successful teams are the most diverse teams. Equality, diversity and inclusion provide the very foundation to our culture at Welsh Water. We want every individual to feel confident, proud and able to bring their whole selves to work.
To ensure an improved representation in our workforce, applications are particularly welcome from minority groups including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, Females, LGBT+, Non-binary and people with disabilities. Together we continue to build a workplace that not only celebrates the diverse voices of our colleagues but also represents each customer we serve.
In essence, ours is a company based on trust, openness, respect, commitment and honesty. A company that our colleagues are proud to work for.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

As a credible member of the Quality Policy and Compliance team, you will:

• Provide a trusted, high quality service to customers, regulators and other external stakeholders, supporting the organisations vision to ‘earn the trust of our customers every day’.
• Ensure that sampling and analysis are carried out independently to meet the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 and that the company’s statutory and regulatory responsibilities with regard to drinking water and wastewater are met and the regulatory risk to the business is managed effectively.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyse water quality samples using a variety of techniques and instruments, adhering to relevant regulations, legislation and certifications and report results in a timely manner on a seven day working rota.
• Provide support to the wider business on matters of sample analysis and reporting of results.
• Understand the importance of the role in effective monitoring of water quality for protection of public health
• Critically evaluate scientific data and accurately report results onto LIMS within agreed timescales in order to satisfy regulators and operations delivery.
• Basic troubleshooting and equipment maintenance and ensure quality and efficiency of instrumentation.
• Work within the framework of the Quality Policy following strict guidelines covering technique, process and reporting including accurate record keeping, to ensure compliance with ISO 17025 standards.
• Follow health and safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment and comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act