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Laboratory Analyst (based in Bretton, North Wales, near Chester)

Welsh Water -
Chester

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Temporary | Fixed term contract
£31,395 - £35,682 a year
14 hours ago

Benefits

Free parking
Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Car scheme
On-site parking

Qualifications

Biology
Laboratory experience
Fortran
Computer skills
Welsh

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Laboratory Analyst (based in Bretton, North Wales, near Chester)

Date: 11 Jun 2026

Company: DWR Cymru Cyfyngedig Welsh Water Plc

City: Chester

Address: Chester, Wales, GB, CH4 0DA

Job Requisition Number

8763

Work Type

Temporary 6 Months Fixed Term Contract

Job Function

Scientist

Salary Range

£31,395.00 -£35,682.00

Base

Closing Date

Bretton

23:59 on 24/06/2026

What you’ll be responsible for

1 Effectively monitoring water quality for the purpose of protecting public health
2 Analysing water samples using a variety of techniques and instrumentation to comply with UK regulations
3 Critically evaluate scientific data and accurately report results onto LIMS within agreed timescales in order to satisfy regulators and operations delivery
4 Basic troubleshooting and equipment maintenance and ensure quality and efficiency of instrumentation
5 Responsibility for at least one basic laboratory method including associated method and AQC review
6 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
7 Follow health and safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment and comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act
8 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

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Education to degree level or equivalent in microbiology, biology, chemistry or parasitology subject

Good computing skills

Previous laboratory experience in a UKAS accredited environment is required, familiar with laboratory techniques and equipment, including maintenance

Practical, methodical and able to follow detailed written instructions with attention to detail

Good Working knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety

Team working

Able to prioritise and plan workload

Good to know

Shift patterns 8am-4pm and 2pm-10pm. One weekend (2pm-10pm) every 4 weeks with lieu days. Standby 1 in 4 weeks.

Please note, we may close this role sooner if required. We may also extend the original closing date depending on interest.

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.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact: [email protected] and enter the job ID [8763] in the subject title line.

Benefits

As well as a market competitive salary, 34 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

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

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