Quality Management Assistant

Are you looking to utilise your scientific degree within a quality management role? Do you have experience in laboratory analysis or quality management? If so, our Quality Management Assistant opportunity in Saltford would be a fantastic position for you!

What you'll do

Wessex Water's Scientific Centre at Saltford carries out analyses on samples for our parent water company under contract.

We are a laboratory that utilises world-class technologies and equipment to sample and analyse water and environmental samples, with accreditation to ISO-17025, DWTS and MCERTS standards.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, confident and motivated individual to join the Quality Management team.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the successful applicant will be involved in optimising and maintaining all aspects of quality management, including proficiency testing, analytical quality control, auditing, document control, and advising on validation trials.

What you'll need

We are looking for a degree level or equivalent in a science subject, preferably with some Microbiology experience.

We are looking for a methodical, accurate and attentive individual with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

You will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Windows and Excel, and be able to promote good working relationships within your team and across the laboratory.

Experience in statistics would be advantageous, as would experience in quality systems and auditing, but this can be taught if necessary.

Opportunities to progress within the team may be possible for the right person.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water - one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments - a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK - a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Live - the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion - with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.

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