Sampling Field Operations Manager

As a Sampling Field Operations Manager, you’ll proactively and safely deliver Thames Water’s regulatory and operational sampling programmes, ensuring quantity and quality targets are achieved.

This role involves travel to various sites to engage with front-line team members, and a UK driving licence is essential. The working hours include an out-of-hours rota, including 1 in 6 weekends.

What you’ll be doing as a Sampling Field Operations Manager:

• Managing a diverse team of field-based Water Quality Technicians to meet quantity and quality targets.
• Coaching and driving team performance through active management.
• Providing first-class sampling services to operational stakeholders while ensuring health & safety compliance and team management responsibilities.
• Managing the audit programme of field sampling activities to ensure compliance with professional standards.

We are looking for candidates based at either Hammersmith or Walton-on-Thames.

What you should bring to the role:

• Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced operation.
• Strong communication skills to convey key messages and drive high performance.
• Knowledge of clean water regulations and statutory sampling programmes is advantageous; a scientific background is desirable.
• Adaptability to reactive and dynamic environments.
• Excellent IT skills and a technical mindset.
• A UK driving licence is required.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £36,240 to £54,360 per annum.
• Annual leave starting at 26 days, increasing to 30 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Car allowance.
• Generous pension scheme through AON.
• Benefits supporting health, wellbeing, and financial security, including health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, vouchers, and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers daily. We aim to build a better future for all by helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet thrive. We’re looking for passionate, skilled individuals committed to making a difference.

Learn more about our purpose and values.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a diverse and rewarding place to work, offering career growth, flexible working, and excellent benefits. Whether in call centres or science labs, we seek passionate people eager to make a positive impact.

If you want a sustainable career that makes a difference to millions and helps protect water resources, we support you every step of the way. Join us to build a better future for our customers, region, and planet.

We promote a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and offering support throughout the recruitment process.

During crises, we rally together to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you can volunteer as an ambassador, with full training provided—an enriching experience to learn more about our business, meet colleagues, and earn extra income.

Note: Due to high application volumes, the advert may close early. We encourage you to apply promptly.

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