Process Technician (Waste)

Pertemps; Watchfield, Crawley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services company is looking for a Process Technician to ensure optimal operation at the Crawley Sewage Treatment Works. Responsibilities include maintaining plant equipment, ensuring health and safety compliance, and responding to operational issues. The ideal candidate has a full UK driver’s licence, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to teamwork. Competitive salary from £28,335 and generous benefits package included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

24 days holiday, increasing with service

Contributory pension scheme

Performance-related pay plan

Generous paternity leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Wider benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Full UK driver’s licence is essential.
• Ownership of responding quickly to faults.
• Prepared to be trained in safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance work.
• Operating and cleaning plant and equipment.
• Attending to reactive jobs following equipment failure.

Skills

Self-motivated

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Proactive

Job description

About the role

We have a great opportunity for a Process Technician to join our team at the Crawley Sewage Treatment Works. You do not need a background in the water industry – we welcome applicants from outside the sector, bringing fresh perspectives and ideas.

What you’ll be doing as the 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.
• Carrying out daily site checks to ensure compliant operation.

Base Location

Crawley – RH10 3NW

Working Pattern

38 Hours Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 15:36 pm plus occasional overtime requirement on weekends.

Requirements

• Full UK driver’s licence.
• Self‑motivated individual who can immerse themselves into the team, disciplined, with a can‑do attitude.
• Ownership of responding quickly to faults, curiosity to fully understand the problem and identify the best solution to resolve it the first time.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with the team.
• Teamwork – one team, same end goals.
• Proactive – take the lead on recommendations and improvements around the site and communicate effectively.
• Prepared to be trained in safety procedures and aware of health and safety standards.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary starting from £28,335 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 days with length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution, maximum of 12% – 2× employee contribution.
• Personal medical assessments – open to all once a year.
• Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Generous pension scheme through AON.
• 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.

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 thrive.

Benefits and Perks

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Join the Thames Water family and make a difference every day.

Inclusion Statement

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats or anything else just let us know – we’re here to help and support.

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.