Process Technician (Pumping)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement 24–28 days

Contributory pension

Medical assessments

Performance-related pay

Parental leave

Benefits hub

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking a Process Technician (Pumping) in Camberley to support front-line operations across multiple pumping stations. This full-time role offers a starting salary from £29,349 with training provided and value placed on reliability and teamwork across varied sites in the Home Counties.

You will perform planned maintenance, diagnose faults, and repair pumping equipment in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills essential for diagnosing faults and maintaining equipment.
• Strong willingness to travel between pumping stations across the Home Counties.
• Full UK driving license is required to operate company vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled planned maintenance on plant and equipment to improve site resilience.
• Operate and clean plant to maintain on-site health and safety standards.
• Attend reactive jobs following equipment failure.
• Keep sites clean and perform safety and security checks.
• Conduct daily site checks to ensure compliant operation.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Travel willingness

Job description

Based in Camberley, the Process Technician (Pumping) supports essential front-line operations across multiple pumping stations in the Home Counties. This full-time post, offering from £29,349 annually dependent on skills and experience, involves planned preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair of pumping equipment in all weather conditions. Applicants need not come from the water or waste sector; those bringing fresh perspectives from other industries are welcomed. The working pattern covers varied daily tasks across several sites, ensuring stations function reliably to maintain customer service and protect the environment.

Key skills include mechanical aptitude, problem-solving and the flexibility to travel. Training and development are provided for the right candidate.

We have a great opportunity for a Process Technician to join our pumping team in Camberley.

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to travel across multiple pumping stations in the Home Counties area.

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. 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 pumping stations operate to maintain our service 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 site 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

Camberley STW, Riverside Way, Watchmoor Park, Camberley, GU15 3YL.

Working Pattern

38 Hours per week, Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 15:36 pm plus Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase your earning potential upon completion of essential company training.

Requirements

Due to the nature of this role you must hold a full UK drivers Licence.

Equipment

All PPE, tools, a company van and a fuel card are provided.

What you should bring to the role

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is: 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.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety standards.
• Must be prepared to be trained in safety procedures.
• Full UK driving 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 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&C apply if on secondment)

Who are we?

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. 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?

Learn more. 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.