Job Description

Laboratory Analyst (Microbiology)

Date:

12 Jan 2026

Company:

DWR Cymru Cyfyngedig Welsh Water Plc

City:

Chester

Address:

Chester, Wales, GB, CH4 0DA

Job Requisition Number

8274

Work Type

Temporary - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

Job Function

Scientist

Salary Range

30,305.00 / annum

Base

Closing Date

Bretton - (Chester, Postcode: CH4 0DA)

Please apply ASAP - we will review applications on a weekly basis until the role is filled with a suitable match.

What you'll be responsible for

Effectively monitoring water quality for the purpose of protecting public health. Analysing water samples using a variety of techniques and instrumentation to comply with UK regulations. 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. Responsibility for at least one basic laboratory method including associated method and AQC review. 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. Providing support to the wider business on matters of sample analysis and reporting of results.

Who you'll work with

Internal

Laboratory colleagues Wider water quality team Operational managers Samplers On-call teams

About you

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Education to degree level or equivalent in microbiology, biology, chemistry or parasitology subject Good computing skills and Team working# Previous laboratory experience in a UKAS accredited environment is required, familiar with laboratory techniques and equipment, including maintenance (development plan is available) Practical, methodical and able to follow detailed written instructions with attention to detail Good Working knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety Able to prioritise and plan workload

Good to know

Working Pattern:

There are two-weekly rotating shift patterns:

Shifts:

8:00am-4:00pm and 2:00pm-10:00pm

Weekend Cover:

One weekend shift (2:00pm-10:00pm) every 4 weeks, with lieu days provided

Standby:

On-call standby one week in every 4




This role is to cover for a 12 months period.



There is a 15% annual salary shift allowance.



For an informal discussion about this role, please contact: Jennifer.Gray@dwrcymru.com and enter the job ID in the subject title line.

Benefits

As well as a market competitive salary, 33 days annual leave (pro rata, including public holidays), we offer a range of employee benefits and rewards including:


Variable pay schemes (your salary band will remain the same, but performance depending, you could receive an incremental within-band increase and a yearly incentive)

Option to buy additional annual leave up to 5 days per year

Enhanced employer pension contributions - Up to 11% employer contributions

Free Mortgage Brokering Services

Enhanced family friendly policies

Progression opportunities, including the ability to apply for funded training and coaching and mentoring programmes

Gym and fitness discounts as well as high street shopping

Cycle to work scheme

Discount off all Welsh Water visitor attraction centres and gift shops

Car-leasing scheme and free on-site parking at all sites

Health CashBack scheme and access to an online GP service

An employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate family

Many more can be found here!




Whilst also working for a not-for profit company that truly cares about earning the trust of customers everyday, and about looking after our beautiful environment.


Due to the nature of the industry, we require satisfactory references, post offer medical clearance, and a criminal records Basic Disclosure check on all new employees joining the business. For some roles there may be additional checks and security clearance required, and this offer is subject all checks being satisfied. You will receive further information on how to complete these checks via email once you have accepted this offer.

Who we are

D?r 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.


D?r Cymru Cyf, a limited company registered in Wales No. 2366777. Registered office: Linea, Fortran Road, St. Mellons, Cardiff CF3 0LT
D?r Cymru Cyf 2019.

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