Process Technician (Waste)

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Horley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames Water Utilities Limited seeks a Process Technician for their waste team in Horley. This full-time position involves carrying out maintenance, operating equipment, and ensuring health and safety standards are met. The ideal candidate will have good communication skills and a proactive attitude, aiming to contribute effectively to the team's efforts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full training package provided

24 days holiday, increasing to 28 with service

Contributory pension

Personal Medical Assessments

Wider benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Self-motivated individual willing to learn.
• Must possess a full UK driving licence.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled planned maintenance work.
• Operate and clean plant and equipment.
• Respond to reactive jobs following equipment failure.
• Perform safety and security checks.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Job title Process Technician (Waste) Ref 39835 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Horley - RH6 8HE Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours 38 hours per week plus the inclusion onto a standby rota for which you will receive additional payment. Salary Salary starting from £26,000 per annum depending on skills and experience. Job grade A Closing date 23/06/2025

We have a great opportunity for a Process Technician to join our waste team at Horley STW, RH6 8HE. 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.

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.

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.

Working Pattern 38 Hours Monday- Friday 7:30 am – 15:36 pm plus standby & overtime opportunities for which you will receive additional Payment.

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 and 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 £26,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• 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.
• 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.