Process Technician

Thames Water Utilities Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company is seeking a Process Technician to join their Beckton Sewage Treatment team. This role involves maintaining plant and equipment, ensuring operational safety and health standards, and promptly addressing faults. Competitive salary starting from £27,500 per annum, generous holiday entitlement, and additional benefits included. The successful candidate must possess a full UK driver's license and be eager to learn about safety procedures.

Benefits

24 days holiday per year

Contributory pension

Personal Medical Assessments

Wider benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Must be prepared to be trained in safety procedures.
• Full UK driver's Licence.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance work on plant and equipment.
• Operating and cleaning plant and equipment to ensure safety standards.
• Attending to reactive jobs following equipment failure.
• Keeping sites clean and tidy and undertaking safety checks.
• Working safely and complying with Health and Safety guidance.

Skills

Self-motivated

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Proactive

Curiosity to solve problems

Job description

Job title Process Technician Ref 40936 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Beckton - IG11 0AD Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours 38 Hours Monday- Friday 7:30 am – 15:36pm plus standby & overtime opportunities for which you will receive additional Payment Salary Starting from £27,500 per annum Job grade A Closing date 20/11/2025

About the role:

We have a great opportunity for a Process Technician to join our Beckton Sewage Treatment team. 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.

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, to ensure the essential functions of our wastewater treatment works operate to maintain the supply to our customers and protect the environment. PPM of 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 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.

Base Location: Riverside – Beckton - IG11 0AD.

Working Pattern: 38 Hours Monday- Friday 7:30 am – 15:36 pm plus standby & overtime opportunities for which you will receive additional Payment.

We are looking for you to

• 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?

• Competitive salary Starting From £27,500 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.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

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.