Process Technician

We have a great opportunity in the Dartford area for a Process Technician to operate on our Waste Treatment sites.

What you’ll be doing as a Process Technician

• Operate Plant and Equipment: Ensure efficient operation of machinery.
• Maintenance and Fault-Finding: Perform cleaning, basic maintenance, and troubleshooting issues.
• Data Monitoring and Reporting: Collect and report data for regulatory compliance.
• Maintenance Support: If qualified, perform planned equipment maintenance.
• Health and Safety:  Take ownership of your own and colleagues' health and safety by escalating any concerns to your manager or resolving them yourself where possible and appropriate.

Working Pattern or hours: 38 Hours per week Monday-Friday from 7:30 am to 3:35 pm. Plus the inclusion onto a standby rota for which you will receive additional payment.

What you should bring to the role
This role is ideal for individuals with a proactive mindset who are ready to take on a variety of tasks and responsibilities in a dynamic industrial setting.

• Having previous operative experience would be beneficial but is not essential – we welcome people who are keen to learn.
• Having some computer data input /enquiry experience is desirable but not essential. The ability to operate modern technology as work will be scheduled through this system.
• Be a team player and must be passionate about your personal development.
• Keen to learn a new industry.
• Health and safety focused.
• Hold a valid manual UK driving licence.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering between £24,800 to £29,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.
• Full training package provided.
• 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• 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.