About the role:
You will be working as part of the Operations team in a hands-on role and fast paced role, which includes both the effluent and sludge stream. You will be reporting to the Site Performance Manager for carrying out the operation and front-line maintenance functions on the effluent and sludge streams, to produce effluent within consent, generate renewable energy and compliant sludge cake. To achieve this, you will gather data, operate and optimise the plant in order to achieve and maintain this compliance and hit targets. This is a very hands-on role working within the Bracknell area treatment sites on the effluents stream a digestion Sludge Treatment Plant. Primarily the role will involve:
- The operation of power generation plant and equipment.
- Sampling, testing, basic maintenance and fault-finding of the plant and equipment.
- The monitoring, collating and reporting of data to ensure statutory and regulatory compliance is met.
- Undertaking safety and security checks and housekeeping, demonstrating site pride and adopting a zero-compromise approach to health and safety.
- Excellent communication and liaison with the wider site team and those working on the effluent process to ensure the entire site runs seamlessly.
- Taking part in a 1-week standby roster every 6 weeks to ensure 24/7 cover for the site.
To be successful you will have the following skills and experience:
Knowledge of the process/engineering industry plant such as pumps, gearboxes, industrial boilers, dewatering plant etc., would be an advantage however not essential. The most essential competencies will be your communication, determination, flexibility, initiative, ability and willingness to train.
As well as this, you must be prepared to be trained in safety procedures including Confined Space Entry. You must have basic literacy and numeracy skills as well as the completion of NVQ level 2 units as a minimum (or equivalent). Some computer data input or enquiry experience is desirable. Please note, a full current driving license is essential for this role.
What’s in it for you:
You will receive full training for health & safety, and plant related processes. You will join a close knit team with a family feel and gain invaluable experience from your mentor and the wider team who will ensure you feel supported throughout your training and beyond.
Within the Bracknell area an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Process Technician to operate a large-scale effluent stream and work on 8 smaller satellite effluent sites, whilst and carrying out front line maintenance and operation the associated sludge treatment plant. This plant will operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is a critical waste treatment sites in Thames Water.
Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with length of service and a wider benefits scheme. This includes an annual pay review, season ticket loans, voucher scheme giving you money off in major retail outlets, loyalty awards for continuous service plus much more, including our including our referral scheme, where you can receive £750 for helping someone get a permanent position within the company.
We’re also proud to be here for our local community, offering everyone two days paid volunteer leave a year, as well as proudly supporting a lot of local events and charities.
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About us:
Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to millions of customers by supplying 2.7 billion litres of world-class water to around 10 million homes.
As our world changes, the need to take care of our most precious resource is greater than ever, both locally and globally. That’s why, at Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to daily life, and that means our business is always open. We’re passionate about providing world-class tap water, now and for the future.
We’re also turning waste into power, self-generating 20% of the energy we use and, in turn, doing our bit for the planet. We’re reducing plastic waste by celebrating our tap water and rolling out an ambitious water fountain project. We’re using our voice to lobby for change and partnering with WaterAid to provide clean water to the world’s poorest communities.
Together, we’re building a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and unparalleled benefits. We’re also proud to be an equal opportunity employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion and Disability Confident Leader, welcoming individuals from all walks of life and leading the way with an award-winning mental health and wellbeing strategy.