Day Process Controller

TN United Kingdom; Rainham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Day Process Controller to oversee day-to-day operations in a dynamic and rewarding environment. This role involves managing processes related to water treatment, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maximizing efficiency. You will receive comprehensive training and support, with opportunities for career growth in a diverse and inclusive workplace. Join a team committed to making a positive impact on the community and environment while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Annual Leave: 24 days

Contributory Pension: up to 12%

Annual Medical Assessments

Benefits Scheme with Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in the water industry or managing relevant treatment processes.
• Ability to work independently and cover shifts if needed.

Responsibilities

• Controlling day-to-day operations of works processes and ensuring compliance.
• Processing faults and advising on rectifications as needed.
• Monitoring stock levels and ensuring safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Health and Safety Procedures

SCADA Systems

Independent Work

Data Reporting

Education

NVQ Level 2

BTEC or Equivalent Experience

Technical C&G or HNC

Job description

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Job Title: Day Process Controller

As the Process Controller, you will find that no working day is the same. This provides a very interesting, challenging, and rewarding working environment. You will receive full training and support for the Health & Safety, technical, and process requirements related to the plant.

What you’ll be doing as a Day Process Controller

• Controlling the works processes' day-to-day operation, including the THP sludge stream, and ensuring the site operates according to company requirements, regulatory standards, and customer demand.
• Maximising sludge throughput from the STW to the THP plant.
• Processing faults, advising on rectifications, and raising issues to Maintenance or Performance Managers as needed.
• Carrying out plant isolations, issuing Permits to work, and ensuring safety procedures are followed.
• Assisting with on-site capital projects, coordinating maintenance and operational teams, and raising reactive work orders.
• Monitoring stock levels, requesting and accepting deliveries.
• Collecting and reporting data to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory standards.
• Undertaking safety and security checks and ensuring the health and safety of yourself and colleagues.

Location: Riverside – Rainham, Essex - RM13 8QS

Working hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am to 3:36 pm

Requirements: Full UK driving licence

What you should bring to the role

• NVQ Level 2, BTEC, or equivalent experience
• Technical C&G or HNC (desirable)
• Experience in the water industry or managing relevant treatment processes
• Ability to work independently and cover shifts if needed
• Understanding of health and safety procedures
• Experience with SCADA systems (advantageous)
• Full UK driving licence

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary: £29,040 - £40,000 per annum
• Annual leave: 24 days, increasing to 28 with service, plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension: up to 12% employer contribution
• Annual medical assessments
• Benefits scheme with discounts and support

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers. We aim to build a better future by helping our customers, communities, and the environment. We seek passionate, skilled individuals committed to making a difference.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water offers a rewarding, diverse environment where every day presents new opportunities to make a difference. We provide fast-tracked career growth, flexible work options, and excellent benefits. Join us to contribute to a sustainable future and help protect water resources for generations to come.

Our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and support candidates throughout the recruitment process. We also offer opportunities to support our customers directly, including training for frontline roles.

Disclaimer: Due to high application volumes, we may close the advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly.