Process Technician

Pertemps; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK water company is seeking a Process Technician for the Newbury Sewage Treatment Works. The role involves carrying out maintenance, operating equipment, and adhering to health and safety standards. Candidates should be self-motivated with strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary starting from £28,335 per annum, along with holiday and pension benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

24 days holiday per year

Contributory pension scheme

Personal medical assessments

Performance-related pay plan

Generous parental leave

Wider benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driver's licence.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled planned maintenance on plant and equipment.
• Operate and clean plant to maintain health and safety standards.
• Attend to reactive jobs following equipment failures.
• Maintain cleanliness and undertake safety checks.

Skills

Self-motivated

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Proactive problem-solving

Health and safety knowledge

Job description

About the role: We have a great opportunity for a Process Technician to join our team at Newbury Sewage Treatment Works. 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.

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 water 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: Newbury STW RG19 3TS Working Pattern 38 Hours Monday- Friday 7:30 am – 15:30 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

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are:

• 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 £28,335 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.

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.

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.

Thames Water is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from everyone.