PROCESS TECHNICIANS
Who are we?
Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to our 15 million customers by supplying 2.6 billion litres of water through 32,000 km’s of pipes, to keep taps flowing and toilets flushing. We are an essential service and have operated throughout the Covid19 pandemic.
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.
What you will be doing:
Your role will be to ensure that our wastewater treatment works are running safely and efficiently, and to protect the environment, all whilst working within a supportive team culture. This is a fantastic opportunity to be hands-on, working outdoors, often in beautiful countryside. This is a rewarding position that will offer you long-term progression and stability.
You will be responsible for:
- Monitoring, cleaning and inspecting equipment, following a checklist to carry out maintenance, whilst ensuring the equipment is working by doing a test run. You will be required to report any defective equipment, to ensure a swift resolution following any breakdowns, whilst attempting a first-time fix
- Taking ownership of your own and colleagues' health and safety through escalating any concerns to your manager or resolving them yourself where possible and appropriate
- Site pride – putting your stamp on your sites. Striving for site accreditation of the highest level
We are seeking enthusiastic individuals with the following
- Previous maintenance or operative experience
- Computer data input /enquiry experience
- The ability to operate modern technology as work will be scheduled through this system
- A team player, who is passionate about your personal development
- Keen to learn a new industry and embark on a rewarding training programme
- Health and safety focused
- Hold a valid UK driving licence
- Be hands-on and relish the outdoor life
What’s in it for you!
You will receive full training in health & safety and plant-related processes. You will join a close-knit team and gain invaluable experience from the wider team who will ensure you feel supported throughout your training and beyond.
Our competitive salary package (with an increase of £1.5 k upon your Process Technician qualification) includes an excellent contributory pension, 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service and a wider benefits scheme.
Thames Water is a dynamic, rewarding and diverse place to work, with opportunities around every corner. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy a fulfilling career, flexible working arrangements and great benefits. We’re also proud to be an equal opportunity employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion and Disability Confident Leader.
Find out more about working at Thames Water.
We deliver life's essential service so our customers, communities and the environment can thrive. This means, that when a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of your role, you’ll be asked to help out our Instant Support Team to help our customers in their hour of need. This is incredibly rewarding, and you’ll be given full training – it’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is so we can manage all the applications properly and give candidates a positive experience. Once closed, we can’t consider any further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.