Process Engineer

Affinity Water; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water supply company in the UK is seeking a Process Engineer to provide technical leadership across production operations. This role involves managing construction projects and optimizing site operations. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and experience in the field. The position offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career progression within the company.

Benefits

Salary: £54,371 per annum

Company Car/ Van

Entry into company annual bonus scheme

26 days annual leave rising with length of service

Generous double match pension scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in chemical, electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Proven experience in an Engineering role.
• Full UK Driving License.

Responsibilities

• Engagement throughout project life cycles from initial concept through design.
• Deliver technical solutions in line with company procedures.
• Drive efficiency through identification and delivery of optimisation schemes.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to participate in the Duty Production Lead standby rota

Broad technical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, electrical or mechanical engineering

Job description

Affinity Water are looking for a Process Engineer to provide technical leadership across Production operations. This is a brilliant opportunity to further your engineering experience, deliver major projects and work towards your Chartership.

You will work on construction projects, carry out site improvements, optimisation and review designs andtake ownership of all aspects of the delivery of Capex & Opex schemes and support front-line teams to deliver objectives

Responsibilities of a Process Engineer:

•Engagement throughout project life cycles from initial concept through design, construction, commissioning and handover. Liaison between Production, Capital Delivery and the supply chain. Involvement with the creation of the implementation plan for all projects and programme of works. Ensuring that projects are commissioned and completed in line with project delivery procedures.

• Deliver technical solutions in line with CDM and company procedure and standards requirements.

• Active participation in safety studies (Including HAZOP) and investigation meetings.

• Technical coach/mentor of frontline to enhance fault finding, optimisation and controlled changes to improve operational performance.

• Authority to challenge capital project scope and deviation to standards.

• Drive efficiency through identification and delivery of optimisation schemes.

• Provide visible leadership to the team and the Business, through area initiatives and site tours and inspections.

Process Engineer essential qualifications and experience required:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in chemical, electrical or mechanical engineering from an accredited institution or equivalent.
• Proven experience in an Engineering role, possessing broad technical skills.
•Understanding of asset management processes and whole life costing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to participate in the Duty Production Lead standby rota.
• Full UK Driving License.

Benefits include:

• Salary: £54,371 per annum
• Company Car/ Van
• Hours of work: Operational - 08:00am - 16:00pm (Monday - Thursday) 08:00am - 15:30pm (Friday) / Standby rotation: 1 in 6
• Entry into the company annual bonus scheme.
• Annual leave from 26 days rising with length of service, and the option to purchaseup to 5 extra days.
• A ‘Celebration Day’ in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them.
• A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%)
• Learning and development opportunities, including mentoring and a range of formal courses and open learning resources.
• We offer a range of family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave.
• Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best.
• Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health.
• Discounts at a Range of Retail Outlets and on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme.
• Up to 4 Affinity days a year to volunteer in the community.
• Life Assurance.
• Disability confident bullet point added to our adverts; if you need to apply in a different format, please contact us

About us

Affinity Water is the UKs largest water-only supplier, providing sustainable, high-quality water to 3.85million customers across the Southeast of England. We are on a mission to redefine the way water companies connect with their customers and communities, and to make better use of water and safeguard the local environment now and in the future. We’re immensely proud of our incredible teams making this happen.

Interview Process:

1st Stage Teams Interview

2nd Stage Face to Face - Onsite Interview

If you have any questions regarding this position, please reach out the Talent Acquisition Partner managing this recruitment campaign.

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Affinity Water recognises the benefits of greater diversity in our workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We are committed to building a more inclusive culture where every member of our workforce can thrive.

You can find out what it’s like to work at Affinity Water through our career site https://www.affinitywatercareers.co.uk/ where our colleagues share their career development stories and you can get a feel for our company culture.

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