Technical Specialist / Coordinator

We are currently recruiting for a Technical Coordinator to join our Waste Pumping Team at Camberley Sewage Treatment Works.

This is an exciting predominately field-based role, working as part of a close and supportive Field Operations team overseeing 500 waste pumping stations. 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 required to support the wider team with technical issues providing solutions to ongoing issues at the pumping station. 

The ideal 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 aroundthemu 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.
• 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:  Camberley STW.

Working Pattern or hours: 36 Hours Monday-Friday 7:30 -15:30  Plus the inclusion onto a standby rota for which you will receive additional payment.

What should you bring to the role?

• Knowledge of SCADA would be desirable.
• Having a mechanical/electrical apprenticeship or experience, an ICA background preferred
• Demonstrate good business/stakeholder awareness, together with an innovative and creative approach to problem-solving.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to 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 all of our employees must go home safe and well at the end of each day.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary offering up to £50,000 per annum subject to your level of experience and skills.
• Out-of-hours co-ordinator payments which are worth approximately £2500 per annum.
• Annual Leave Grade - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Car allowance worth approximately £4500 per annum.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to many benefits to help you take care of your and your family’s health and well-being, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

The real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support you.

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.