Process Technician

ANGLIAN WATER; Bedford; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A water utility company in Bedford is seeking a Water Process Technician to join their team. This hands-on role involves the operational running of water treatment sites, ensuring compliance, and problem-solving. Successful candidates will receive full training and must possess a flexible approach to working hours. A full UK driving licence is essential, and a starting salary of £30,500 is offered along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Private health care

Bonus scheme

Competitive pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn about water production processes.
• Ability to work within a process-driven industry.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Operational running of water treatment sites.
• Monitoring processes and problem-solving.
• Maintaining quality compliance and adhering to company policies.

Skills

Problem solving

Process-driven approach

Communication skills

Flexibility in working hours

Tools

Company vehicle

Job description

Overview

Salary – Starting from £30,500 dependent on skills and experience, plus progression opportunities

Business use of company van

Location: Bedford, Milton Keynes and surrounding areas

37 hours per week, full time

Private health care

Virtual GP service for you and your household

Double matched pension

Are you open to developing a new career within Water treatment?

Do you want a hands-on role with full training provided?

Are you comfortable working both inside and outside?

Responsibilities

This team-oriented position will see you joining our Water Supply Team, ensuring that the Water Supply process delivers treated water by carrying out vital routine operations.

• You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day operational running of water treatment sites. Operating machinery, monitoring processes and problem solving across several sites will all be part of this varied role, as well as maintaining quality compliance and adhering to company policies and procedures.
• We’ll provide full and on-going training to help you to understand in detail the water treatment process, you will train alongside an experienced Technician to ensure you gain all the skills and knowledge required, whilst also being involved in a Rota for standby to support out of hours.

Benefits and entitlements

• Bonus scheme
• Access to tools, all uniform and PPE
• Private health care
• Competitive pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave – rising with length of service – Able to buy and sell annual leave
• Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paternity / partner pay. Opportunity for shared parental pay.
• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension Scheme – We double your contribution
• Electric Vehicle scheme

What does it take to be a Water Process Technician?

• Are you a problem solver and are you willing to learn about Water production processes
• Ability to work within a process driven industry
• You’ll need a flexible approach to working hours as you could be required to take part in a standby rota
• Excellent communication skills
• You will benefit from access to a company vehicle, so a full UK driving licence is essential
• There is a requirement to obtain your Water Licence to Operate qualification

Inclusion at Anglian Water

We value the representation & diversity within our communities. Inclusion is for everyone and we are an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong.

Closing date: 13/10/15

If you are offered a job with us, you will be subject to the relevant/standard employment checks, including: your right to work in the UK, reference, driving licence and identity check. Depending on your role, you may also be subject to a criminal record check and a drug and alcohol test.