Process Technician

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading water utility company as a Process Technician, focusing on maintaining strategic pumping stations. This role offers a competitive salary, training, and the chance to contribute to environmental sustainability. Ideal for motivated individuals eager to learn and grow in a supportive team.

Benefits

24 days holiday, increasing to 28 with service

Contributory pension scheme

Annual personal medical assessments

Access to benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and proactive with a can-do attitude.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to undergo safety training.

Responsibilities

• Completing routine checks and basic planned preventative maintenance.
• Monitoring plant efficiency and identifying trends.
• Conducting confined space inspections and maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Health and Safety Knowledge

Job description

Job title: Process Technician Ref 41101

Division: Asset Operations & Capital Delivery

Location: Abbey Mills - Stratford - E15 2RN

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 depending on skills and experience

Job grade: A

Closing date: 28/05/2025

About the role:

We have a great opportunity for a Process Technician to work as part of a close and supportive Operations team within Strategic Pumping and Trunk Sewers. You will focus on maintaining and improving our strategic pumping stations across North-East London and supporting the team on larger-scale projects. No prior water industry experience required. We welcome applications from candidates outside the sector, bringing fresh perspectives and ideas.

This role is essential front-line, performing activities to ensure all plant and equipment associated with strategic pumping stations and trunk sewers in London are kept serviceable, safe, and efficient.

Join us as we build towards a greener future, tackling climate change, minimizing environmental impact, and reducing our carbon footprint.

What you’ll be doing as the Process Technician:

• Completing routine checks, basic planned preventative maintenance, and problem-solving for smooth station operation.
• Monitoring plant efficiency and identifying trends.
• Performing safety tasks, including statutory testing for legionella, fire, and housekeeping.
• Operating large storm pumping stations to manage customer networks.
• Operating mechanical equipment for safe plant and hydraulic flow isolations.
• Conducting confined space inspections, maintenance, and fault finding.

Base Location:

Abbey Mills - Stratford - E15 2RN

Working Pattern:

38 Hours, Monday- Friday 7:30 am – 15:36pm, with standby & overtime opportunities for additional pay.

We are looking for you to:

• Be self-motivated, disciplined, eager to learn, and proactive with a can-do attitude.
• Respond quickly to faults, understand problems fully, and resolve them effectively.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Work well in a team, sharing common goals.
• Take the lead on site improvements and communicate effectively.
• Be willing to undergo safety training.
• Have knowledge of health and safety standards.
• Hold a full UK driver’s license.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive starting salary from £27,500, depending on skills and experience.
• 24 days holiday, increasing to 28 days with service, plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme (Maximum 12%, with 2x employee contribution).
• Annual personal medical assessments.
• Access to a benefits scheme offering discounts, offers, and wellbeing support.

We are the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers daily. We aim to create a sustainable future, helping communities and protecting water resources. Join us for a rewarding career with growth opportunities, flexible working, and excellent benefits.

Thames Water is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and providing support throughout the recruitment process.

Support our customers on the frontline as part of our team. Full training will be provided. It’s a rewarding experience to learn more about our business, meet colleagues, and earn extra income.

Disclaimer: Due to high application volume, we may close the advert early. Apply soon to avoid missing out.