Process Technician (Pumping)

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames Water is offering an exciting opportunity for a Process Technician to join the frontline operations at sewage pumping stations. This full-time role involves maintenance tasks to ensure safe operations while contributing to a greener future. Enjoy a competitive salary, company van, and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Company Van and fuel card

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Personal Medical Assessments

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance and urgent repairs on sewage pumping stations.
• Conduct safety and security checks to ensure compliance with health regulations.
• Respond to reactive jobs following equipment failures.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Proactiveness

Curiosity

Discipline

Job description

Job title Process Technician (Pumping) Ref 41457 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Oxford STW - OX4 4YU Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours 38 Hours per week, Mon- Fri, 7:30 am – 15:36pm, plus Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase this earning potential upon completion of essential company training Salary Offering a salary of up to £30,000 per annum, depending on experience, along with a company van and fuel card Job grade A Closing date 23/07/2025

We have a great opportunity for a Process Technician to join our sewage pumping stations in the Thames Valley North area (Oxford, Marlow, Aylesbury, High Wycombe, Wargrave, Didcot) 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 Pumping Stations.

This is a hands-on, vital role where no two days are the same. You’ll work in all weather conditions, carrying out a broad range of tasks from fault-finding to planned and reactive maintenance — all to keep our pumping stations operating reliably and in line with Health & Safety standards.

As part of your role, you’ll be responsible for the upkeep of multiple sewage pumping stations. This includes daily maintenance routines, urgent repairs, and ensuring safe working conditions for both yourself and the sites under your care. You'll work on a variety of mechanical and electrical systems, such as:

• Wet well submersible pumps
• Dry well-mounted pumps
• Strate and vacuum pump systems
• Ultrasonic and float switch level instruments
• NRVs and gate valves

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: Oxford STW - OX4 4YU

Working Pattern: 38 Hours per week, Monday- Friday, 7:30 am – 3:36 pm, plus Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase this earning potential by up to a further per annum upon completion of essential company training

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 offering up to £30,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.
• Company Van, fuel card (company use only), tools, PPE and training are provided.
• 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.

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.

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 fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, 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.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process . Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, 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.

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.