Process Technician

Pertemps Thames Water; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Pension plan

Medical assessments

Performance bonus

Paternity leave

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking a Process Technician in Horley, Surrey. The role focuses on frontline support for sewage treatment works with comprehensive training provided. You will work outdoors, perform preventative maintenance, and travel between sites to maintain supply and protect the environment.

No prior waste or water industry background is required, and a full UK driving licence is essential. The position offers a competitive salary and progression opportunities within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• No prior waste or water background required.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a frontline role.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance on plant and equipment to improve resilience.
• Attend reactive faults and report issues promptly.
• Travel between multiple sites to support operations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety-conscious

Problem solving

Teamwork

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Maintenance tools

Job description

Reporting to the site team, the Process Technician at Horley (Surrey) STW supports frontline operations across sewage treatment works.

This full-time post, with a competitive salary from £29,349 per annum, suits those keen to learn, as no prior waste or water background is required.

Duties include planned preventative maintenance, routine checks and fault reporting in all weather, travelling between multiple sites. Reliability, practical problem-solving, mechanical aptitude and a safety-first approach matter more than sector experience. Training is provided, so applicants from other industries are welcome. Working outdoors, the post-holder helps maintain supply for customers while protecting the surrounding environment.

About the role

We have a great opportunity for a Process Technician to join our team at Horley (Surrey) STW. You do not need a background in the waste or water industry. We would welcome applications from candidates outside of the sector, bringing fresh perspectives and ideas. This role is an essential front-line role, which the business simply cannot operate without you. Every day is different; you will be working in all weather conditions, carrying out a range of tasks across multiple sites to ensure the essential functions of our sewage treatment works operate to maintain the supply to our customers and protect the environment.

Planned preventative maintenance of equipment to support the operation of the plant. There has never been a better time to join our organisation as we build towards a greener future, tackling climate change, minimising our environmental impact and reducing our carbon footprint.

What you’ll be doing as the 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 reactive jobs following plant and equipment failure.
• Keeping sites clean and tidy and undertaking safety and security checks.
• Carrying out daily site checks to ensure compliant operation.

Base Location: Horley (Surrey) STW – RH6 8HE

Working Pattern: 38 Hours Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 3:36 pm plus Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase your earning potential upon completion of essential company training.

Due to the nature of this role, you must hold a full UK driver's licence.

What you should bring to the role

• Be a self‑motivated individual who can immerse themselves in 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?

• Competitive salary starting from £29,349 per annum depending on skills and experience.
• 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 days with the length of service (Plus bank holidays).
• Contributory pension - Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay!
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing. Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment).

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company

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 our taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and 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?

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.