Inorganic Chemistry Analyst
CompanySouth East Water UK
Location
Farnborough, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At7/10/2026
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Occupation TypeChemical scientists
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£39,900
(£20.46 per hour)
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Description
Summary:
Imagine a role where your expertise directly ensures the health and safety of 4.4 million people across the UK. We are searching for a proactive Inorganic Chemistry Analyst who possesses the drive to plan, the precision to prioritize, and the passion to make a tangible difference. Our mission is to be the premier water provider of choice—not just for our customers, but for our employees as well.
By joining our elite Water Quality team, you will dive into a world of sophisticated science, performing both routine and non-routine trace analysis using cutting-edge analytical instrumentation. Your day-to-day will go far beyond the bench, involving complex data interpretation, equipment maintenance, and the strategic organization of workloads. You will play a pivotal role in the future of our operations by assisting in the implementation of innovative methodologies that set new industry standards.
We are committed to your professional evolution. We actively encourage you to pursue qualifications that deepen your mastery of Water Supply Regulations, providing the support needed to achieve full membership in your relevant professional body. To thrive in this environment, you should hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 3 or an equivalent scientific qualification, paired with an insatiable curiosity for scientific discovery.
You will be working within market-leading laboratories that are currently undergoing an ambitious expansion. Our modern facilities are designed to foster collaboration, and we empower every team member to share ideas that help us refine our processes. This role operates between the hours of 8 am and 8 pm, with a standard shift typically running from 10 am to 8 pm, offering a structured yet dynamic environment where your contributions are truly valued.
Main responsibilities:
Imagine a role where your expertise directly ensures the health and safety of 4.4 million people across the UK. We are searching for a proactive Inorganic Chemistry Analyst who possesses the drive to plan, the precision to prioritize, and the passion to make a tangible difference. Our mission is to be the premier water provider of choice—not just for our customers, but for our employees as well.
By joining our elite Water Quality team, you will dive into a world of sophisticated science, performing both routine and non-routine trace analysis using cutting-edge analytical instrumentation. Your day-to-day will go far beyond the bench, involving complex data interpretation, equipment maintenance, and the strategic organization of workloads. You will play a pivotal role in the future of our operations by assisting in the implementation of innovative methodologies that set new industry standards.
We are committed to your professional evolution. We actively encourage you to pursue qualifications that deepen your mastery of Water Supply Regulations, providing the support needed to achieve full membership in your relevant professional body. To thrive in this environment, you should hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 3 or an equivalent scientific qualification, paired with an insatiable curiosity for scientific discovery.
You will be working within market-leading laboratories that are currently undergoing an ambitious expansion. Our modern facilities are designed to foster collaboration, and we empower every team member to share ideas that help us refine our processes. This role operates between the hours of 8 am and 8 pm, with a standard shift typically running from 10 am to 8 pm, offering a structured yet dynamic environment where your contributions are truly valued.
Main responsibilities:
- Ensure that instrumentation is operated and analysis performed in line with the Laboratory Management system.
- Have existing knowledge of good laboratory practice.
- Had a relevant academic qualification or scientific subject at NVQ level 3 equivalent or above.
- Be working towards full membership of the professional body.
- Have excellent numeracy, literacy, computer literacy and laboratory skills to engage in robust analytical laboratory practice.
We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That’s why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.
Benefits package:
- Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.
- 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
- Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.
- Paid volunteering days.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Health cash plan.
- Life assurance.
- Wellbeing related benefits.
- To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career’s website.
- It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.
- Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.
South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency.
Compensation package:
£28,028