Process Technician (Waste)

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Process Technician to join their dynamic team at a leading sewage treatment facility. This role involves performing essential maintenance and operational tasks to ensure the plant runs smoothly and safely. You will be part of a passionate team committed to delivering high-quality service to millions of customers. With a focus on safety and compliance, you will be trained to handle various responsibilities, from routine checks to problem-solving during equipment failures. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a rewarding career in a company that values diversity and offers excellent benefits.

Benefits

24 Days Holiday

Generous Paternity Leave

Enhanced Maternity Leave

Full Training Package

Wider Benefits Scheme

Qualifications

• Prepared to be trained in safety procedures.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance on plant and equipment.
• Operate and clean equipment while maintaining safety standards.
• Attend to reactive jobs after equipment failure.

Skills

Health and Safety Awareness

Problem-Solving

Maintenance Skills

Teamwork

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Job title Process Technician (Waste) Ref 39352 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Beckton - IG11 0AD Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours 38 hours Monday - Friday 07:30 -15:36 Salary Offering a starting salary from £27,500 per annum. Job grade A Closing date 21/05/2025

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to take on the important role of Process Technician at Thames Water, based at our Beckton Sewage Treatment Works.

As the successful candidate, you will be working alongside a multiskilled team who are passionate about delivering results and great service for our customers.

You will also 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.

• Base Location: Beckton – IG11 0AD
• 38 hours Monday - Friday 07:30 -15:36

What you will 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 should you bring to the role?

• 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?

• Starting from £27,500 per annum.
• Full training package provided.
• 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• 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.

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.

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 the recruitment process . We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help 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.