Process Technician (Waste)

idibu; Bicester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Process Technician, where you will play a vital role in maintaining plant operations and ensuring safety standards. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive training, along with a company van and additional benefits. You will be part of a dedicated team, working to improve plant resilience and operational efficiency. If you are passionate about making a difference and enjoy a dynamic work environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Embrace a rewarding career that contributes to the well-being of communities and the environment.

Benefits

Company van

Fuel card

PPE provided

24 days holiday

Contributory pension

Personal medical assessments

Wider benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Self-motivated individual with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Must have a full UK driving licence and knowledge of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and testing of plant and equipment.
• Respond to reactive jobs following equipment failure.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Proactivity

Discipline

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

We currently have exciting opportunities for Process Technicians to join our waste team at Bicester OX25 2NY in the north Oxfordshire area.

As the successful candidate, your role will be to perform a range of assigned front-line activities including operation, testing, routine checks, maintenance, and problem-solving to ensure that services are delivered to time, cost, and quality standards. In some cases, this may include planned and preventative maintenance of equipment to support the operation of the plant.

Due to the nature of this role, you will be expected to travel to other sites within the Surrounding area as and when required.

Base Location: Bicester OX25 2NY.

Working Pattern: Monday-Friday 7:30-15:36, 38 hours per week, including working on a call-out rota where you will receive additional payment.

What you’ll be doing as a Process Technician (Waste)

• 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.

What you should bring to the role

• 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.
• Due to the nature of the role, a full UK driving licence is essential.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary starting from £24,800 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Company VAN, fuel card and PPE are provided.
• Full training package provided.
• 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 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.
• The wider benefits scheme includes our benefits hub, which is packed with offers and information to save money and support your well-being.

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 ourpurpose 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 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.

The real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

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.