Process Controller - Waste

Thames Water; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Employee benefits

Job summary

Thames Water is recruiting a Process Controller for Beddington STW and Hogsmill STW in Kingston upon Thames. You will remotely monitor and control wastewater treatment processes via SCADA, manage inlet flows, storm discharges, ammonia monitoring and CHP generation, and respond to faults and power failures.

This 38-hour week operates on a 12‑hour rotating shift (6am–6pm or 6pm–6am), with 3 days on, 4 nights off, then 4 days on, 3 nights off.

Qualifications

• Experience in process and waste treatment and hands-on with attention to detail.
• Able to work unsupervised on a 12-hour rotating shift.
• Strong literacy, numeracy and computer skills for emails and SCADA use.

Responsibilities

• Remote monitoring and control of wastewater processes via SCADA.
• Fault finding and emergency response to maintain treatment and stability.
• Complete shift logs and adhere to operational standards and safety.
• Maintain Health and Safety on site and flag safety observations.

Skills

SCADA

Process control

Waste treatment

Troubleshooting

Tools

SCADA

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Process Controller for Beddington Sewage Treatment Works.

As the Process Controller, you will find that no working day is the same, overseeing the operation of not only Beddington STW but Hogsmill STW in Kingston upon Thames. This will provide a very interesting, challenging, and rewarding working environment.

What you’ll be doing as a Process Controller - Waste:

• Remote monitoring and control of a range of wastewater treatment processes via SCADA, such as inlet flows to full treatment, storm discharge, ammonia monitoring, digestion and generation via Combined Heat and Power Engines.
• Fault finding and intervention to maintain the treatment process. You will also have to respond to emergencies, whether this be process failures or power failures. In such circumstances, you will remain calm and follow established procedures to elevate and then stabilise the process or isolate/identify the issue in hand.
• Comply with operational standards, completing necessary documentation including shift logs
• Taking responsibility for your own Health and Safety and Health and Safety on site.
• You will highlight safety observations and take action to make the area safe where possible.
• You may be required to contribute to risk assessments and procedures that contribute to improving Health and Safety standards on site.
• Liaise with other departments including key personnel such as our Process Scientist, Maintenance, various principal contractors and other stakeholders that support Beddington and Hogsmill.
• Maintain own technical knowledge/Training and keep up to date with changes in procedures and asset standards.

Base location – Beddington STW, CR0 4TH

Working pattern or hours – 38 hours a week, on a rota shift of 6 am till 6pm or 6pm till 6am. 3 days, 4 nights, 10 days off, 4 days, 3 nights, 18 days off.

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is:

• We are looking for someone who has Process and Waste Treatment experience and is hands-on and practical with impeccable attention to detail and troubleshooting skills.
• As this is a shift role, you will be working a 12-hour rotating shift and must be able to work unsupervised for long periods and be available to cover shifts as required by the TW shift agreement.
• Basic literacy, numeracy, and computer skills are essential as you will need to use email and operate plant computers/SCADA equipment.

What’s in it for you?

• A salary of up to £46,000 per annum depending on experience.
• 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 days with length of service. (plus bank holidays)
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and wellbeing, 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 (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)

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 meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

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.

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

We're committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we're here to help and support.

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 and meet colleagues.