Process Technician

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Banbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Process Technician in Banbury, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining sewage treatment operations. This temporary position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to essential frontline services while developing your skills in a supportive environment. You'll be part of a dedicated team committed to safety and efficiency, ensuring that health and safety standards are met. With a competitive hourly rate and the chance to make a real difference in the community, this role is perfect for those looking to start a rewarding career in the water industry.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with a can-do attitude.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled maintenance on plant and equipment.
• Respond to reactive jobs following equipment failure.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety checks on site.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Health and Safety Awareness

Job description

We have a great opportunity for a Process Technician to join our Banbury Sewage Treatment team. On a temporary basis for up to 6 months. You do not need a background in the Water industry. We would welcome applications from candidates outside of the sector, bringing fresh perspectives and ideas.

You will be part of the frontline operations team that covers the sewage treatment sites.

What you’ll be doing as a Process Technician

• Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance work on plant and equipment in compliance with company standards and procedures to improve plant resilience.
• Operating and cleaning plant and equipment to ensure on-site operational and health and safety standards are maintained.
• Attending to reactive jobs following plant and equipment failure.
• Keeping sites clean and tidy and undertaking safety and security checks.
• Always working safely and complying with all Health and Safety guidance and procedures.

What you should bring to the role

• Be a self-motivated individual who can immerse themselves into the team around them, you need to be very disciplined, have the desire to learn from those around you and have a can-do attitude. This role can be demanding at times, but very rewarding too.
• Take Ownership of responding quickly to faults, being curious to fully understand the problem, and identifying the best solution to resolve it the first time.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with the team.
• Teamwork – We are one team, and our end goals are the same.
• Proactive – take the lead on recommendations and improvements around the site and communicate effectively.
• Must be prepared to be trained in safety procedures.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety standards.
• Full UK driver's licence.

What’s in it for you?

• Hourly Pay rate: £14.00 per hour
• Expenses: Excluded
• Location: Banbury - OX16 4RZ
• Length of assignment: 6 months
• Required Start date: 1 week
• Hours: 38 Hours Monday -Friday 7:30 am – 3:36 pm
• Please note you will be on assignment at Thames Water via Pertemps

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.

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 fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, 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's 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.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process . Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, 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.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.