Process Technician

TN United Kingdom; Esher; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to responsible water management and community service. As part of a dynamic team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of essential equipment. This position offers a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and a contributory pension scheme. With a focus on teamwork and proactive problem-solving, you will contribute to a culture that values diversity and inclusion. If you are self-motivated and passionate about making a difference, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

24 days holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Annual personal medical assessments

Access to benefits hub

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to respond to faults and identify effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor equipment and perform preventative maintenance.
• Report defective equipment and ensure health and safety.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Mechanical diagnosis

Health and safety knowledge

Education

Full UK driving license

Tools

PDA device

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Monitoring and inspecting equipment, following a checklist to carry out planned preventative maintenance, and ensuring equipment, generators, and telemetry are operating correctly.
• Reporting any defective equipment to ensure swift resolution following breakdowns.
• Highlighting and resolving health and safety risks on site where possible.
• Taking ownership of health and safety concerns, escalating issues to management, and resolving them when feasible.
• Ensuring the work area is safe before starting work by conducting a point-of-work risk assessment using a PDA device.
• Maintaining awareness of the budget and understanding how unplanned events (e.g., tanker/plant/pump hire) can impact it.
• Working at other sites to cover holiday, sickness, or additional workload, coordinating with planning and scheduling teams.
• Using a PDA device to record completed work orders.
• Attending team meetings, safety briefings, and company communications, raising issues, and providing constructive feedback with suggestions for improvement.

Candidate Requirements

• A self-motivated individual capable of integrating into a team, disciplined with a desire to learn, and possessing a positive attitude. The role can be demanding but rewarding.
• Responsiveness to faults, curiosity to understand issues, and ability to identify effective solutions promptly.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for team interaction.
• Strong teamwork ethic, sharing common goals.
• Experience diagnosing basic mechanical and instrumentation issues is desirable but not essential.
• Proactive approach to recommending improvements and communicating effectively.
• Willingness to undergo safety training.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards.
• A full UK driving license is essential due to role requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary between £24,800 and £28,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Holiday entitlement starting at 24 days, increasing to 28 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme with a maximum of 12%, with 2x employee contribution.
• Annual personal medical assessments.
• Access to a benefits hub offering discounts and wellbeing support.

About Thames Water

Our purpose is to deliver life's essential service so communities and the planet can thrive. We are committed to responsible water management amidst climate challenges, ensuring every drop counts. Join us to make a difference.

Our Culture

We value diversity and inclusion, striving to create a workplace that reflects society's diverse talents, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and provide support throughout the recruitment process.