Technical Coordinator

We have a great opportunity that is predominately a field-based role for a Technical Coordinator to  join our North Home Counties pumping team based out Mill Green Sewage Treatment Works.

As the successful candidate you will be working as part of a close and supportive Field Operations team within Waste Pumping. You will be focused on maintaining and improving pumping stations infrastructure, to ensure our assets operate 24/7. The role will also require you to manage smaller projects and provide support to the team on larger-scale projects. 

You will be responsible for designing complex jobs for works at our pumping stations and ensuring any prerequisites are in place to allow work to be completed by the Field Technicians.

It is envisaged that the right candidate will be a self-motivated individual who can immerse themselves into the team around them, as well as being disciplined and have the desire to learn from those around you and have a can-do attitude. This role can be demanding at times but very rewarding too.

What you’ll be doing as the Technical Co-ordinator

• Using technical expertise and data captured from the field to design operationally critical jobs
• Highlighting key operational risks across the area and presenting these to obtain funding
• Maintaining the availability of plant and equipment and optimising pumping station performance
• Developing strong collaborative relationships with other internal and external stakeholders
• Providing expert advice on technical issues and generating solutions to operational risks
• Carrying out data analysis on pumping stations to recognise trends and drive continuous improvement
• Having a mechanical/electrical apprenticeship or experience preferred
• Obtaining quotes, order materials, and third-party services through our framework contractors
• Ensuring all aspects of Health and Safety are managed correctly, through a safe system of work approval, reviewing RAMS, permitting, and site audits

Base Location:  Mill Green (STW) - AL9 5PE        
Working Pattern or hours: 36 Hours Monday-Friday Plus the inclusion onto a standby rota for which you will receive additional payment.

What should you bring to the role?

• Demonstrate good business/stakeholder awareness, together with an innovative and creative approach to problem-solving.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to clearly interact with your field-based colleagues and key stakeholders.
• Have previous experience in technical job design and/or prerequisite management within a utility company.
• Possess strong IT literacy skills as all work is managed through an SAP system and user training for this and other standard software systems will be provided.
• Take care of yourself and others, we have a zero-compromise approach to Health & Safety and it is critical that all of our employees go home safe and well at the end of each day.

What’s in it for you?.

• Competitive salary up to £46,000 per annum depending on skills and experience
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays) 
• Car Allowance up £4,300 per year
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing

Who are we?
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water
At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.