Process Technician (Water)

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to take on the important role of Process Technician. This will be working over the West London water production area. This area includes clean water Treatment works, Reservoirs and Pumping stations.

As the successful candidate, you will be working alongside a multiskilled team who are passionate about delivering results and great service for our customers.
You will also perform a range of assigned front-line activities including operation, testing, routine checks, maintenance, maintaining site cleanliness, and problem-solving to ensure that services are delivered to time, cost, and quality standards.  This will include planned and preventative maintenance of equipment to support the operation of the plant.

Base Location: Staines (PS) - TW18 4HA.
Working Pattern: Monday-Friday 7:30-15:36, 38 hours per week including working on a call-out rota every 6 weeks where you will receive additional payments.
Requirements for the role: A full UK driving licence.

What you’ll be doing as a Process Technician (Water)

• Carrying out planned maintenance work on plant and equipment in compliance with company standards and procedures to improve plant resilience.
• Operating and cleaning plant and equipment to maintain on-site operational and health and safety standards.
• Completing statutory reservoir rounds.
• Attending reactive jobs following plant and equipment failure.
• Keeping sites clean and tidy and undertaking safety and security checks.
• Always working safely and complying with all Health and Safety guidance and procedures.
• Trained up to be working in confined spaces.
• Working on a call-out rota 1 in 6.

What you should bring to the role

• Be comfortable working outdoors, potentially in all weather conditions.
• Be a self-motivated individual who can immerse themselves into the team around them, you need to be very disciplined 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.
• Take Ownership of responding quickly to faults, being curious to understand the problem fully, and identifying the best solution to resolve it the first time.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to interact with the team.
• Teamwork – We are one team, and our end goals are the same.
• Proactive – take the lead on recommendations and improvements around the site and communicate effectively.
• Must be prepared to be trained in safety procedures.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety standards.
• Due to the nature of the role a full UK driving licence is essential.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £27,465 per annum depending on experience plus inclusion on standby rota, for which extra payment will be provided.
• Full training package provided.
• Company Van, fuel card (for company use only) along with PPE and tools.
• 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.

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.