Process Technician (Waste)

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

Job summary

Thames Water Utilities Limited is seeking a Process Technician (Waste) for their Bicester location. The role involves operational tasks, maintenance, and adherence to health and safety standards. Candidates should bring strong communication and problem-solving skills, alongside the ability to work within a team. A competitive salary starts from £25,000 per annum, with various benefits including a company van and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Company van

Fuel card

Personal Medical Assessments

24 days holiday per year

Contributory pension

Full training package provided

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine checks and scheduled maintenance on equipment.
• Attend to emergency repairs and operational issues.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Health and Safety Compliance

Job description

Job title Process Technician (Waste) Ref 39610 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Bicester - OX25 2NY Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours 38 hours , Monday - Friday, plus the inclusion onto a on standby rota for which you will receive additional payment Salary Starting from £25,000 per annum depending on your level of experience plus the use company van Job grade A Closing date 21/07/2025

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 £25,000 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.

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.

The 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 a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout therecruitment process . We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here tohelp and support you.

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, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

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.