Sampling and Logistics Manager

Closing Date
2025-01-24

Sampling and Logistics Manager

Positions opened: 2

Location: Chatham and Falmer (One role to look after Kent, the other to look after Sussex) - Office based

Perm/FTC: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £48,000 to £50,000

Are you a driven leader with a passion for ensuring quality and excellence in the water industry?
We’re seeking for 2 motivated Regional Sampling Managers to join our dedicated team and oversee the crucial sampling activities that underpin our commitment to delivering safe and sustainable water and wastewater services. This is your opportunity to make a tangible difference, leading regional teams to achieve regulatory and operational excellence in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

In this pivotal role, you’ll manage regional sampling operations, ensuring compliance with stringent quality standards (ISO/IEC 17025 and MCERTS) and regulatory requirements set by the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) and Environment Agency (EA). From maintaining robust processes to training and developing your team, you’ll ensure the highest levels of service while continually identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead and manage regional teams in delivering water and wastewater sampling activities to meet regulatory and business priorities.
2. Foster a culture of quality and compliance, ensuring adherence to Southern Water’s quality systems and accreditation standards.
3. Ensure safety remains paramount by promoting a strong health and safety ethos and adherence to policies.
4. Oversee the availability and maintenance of sampling equipment, vehicles, and facilities in collaboration with procurement and transport teams.
5. Manage and control regional budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness in sampling activities.
6. Play a lead role in accreditation audits and ensure data integrity through the Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
7. Collaborate with senior managers to influence strategy and implement process improvements.

What You’ll Bring To The Role

We’re looking for someone with strong leadership skills, a broad understanding of water and wastewater processes, and the ability to interpret complex regulations into actionable practices. You’ll thrive on working independently, leading a team, and communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Essential Skills & Experience

1. Knowledge and experience of working to ISO/IEC 17025 and MCERTS standards.
2. Familiarity with DWI and EA regulatory requirements.
3. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to influence and inspire others.

Why Southern Water?

At Southern Water, we’re not just delivering water services; we’re building the future of Britain’s water industry. With a mission to provide water for life while enhancing health, wellbeing, and the environment, we’re undergoing an exciting transformation. From implementing innovative solutions to driving customer-focused improvements, this is your chance to join a forward-thinking organisation where talented individuals come together to make a real impact.

Apply now and be part of a team committed to excellence, sustainability, and continuous improvement. Together, let’s shape the future of water services and deliver outstanding results for our customers and communities.