Senior Technician

idibu; Camberley; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK water company is seeking a Senior Technician for its Camberley Sewage Treatment Works. This field-based role involves supervising team members and providing technical support while ensuring effective treatment processes. The ideal candidate must possess hands-on experience in wastewater operations, effective communication skills, and a valid UK driving licence. The position offers a competitive salary up to £35,000, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £35,000

Performance-related pay plan

24 days holiday, increasing with service

Generous Pension Scheme

Enhanced Paternity/Maternity Leave

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• You must have a valid UK driving licence.
• Experience with process plant operation required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor team members including apprentices.
• Provide technical input for the production plan.
• Assist Performance Manager with day-to-day management.
• Promote positive H&S culture on-site.
• Participate in out-of-hours standby rota.

Skills

Hands-on operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment process

Proactive communication

Ownership of fault response

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Management qualification (desirable)

NVQ 3 in Operating Process Plant (desirable)

IOSH trained or H&S experience (desirable)

Job description

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Technician to join the team at Camberley Sewage Treatment Works. As part of the team your role will be primarily field-based and will include routine technician activities whilst taking the lead role using your knowledge and experience. You will also be providing support to the Performance Manager and be responsible for day‑to‑day team guidance and supervision, and process monitoring and maintenance.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right applicant to gain valuable team, site and contractor management experience, and to contribute to ensuring sewage and sludge are treated effectively and efficiently, protecting our rivers and our local environment.

What you’ll be doing as the Senior Technician

• Providing supervision and mentoring for team members; including apprentices, upskillers and new starters (for example, LTO, monitor verification processes, event learning)
• Provide technical input to help with delivery of the production plan and promote first time fixes (this could include attending planning meetings, inputting into asset availability improvements, investigating site trips)
• Work with the Performance Manager to assist with smooth running of team by taking over some day‑to‑day management or coordinator activities (for example, assisting with process risk assessments, obtaining quotes, assisting with site inductions and reviewing RAMS)
• Role model positive behavioural safety and site pride. Support and promote a positive H&S culture (for example, supporting your colleges to recognize and raise safety observations both good and bad, own resolution of issues, identify ‘Site Pride’ sites, assist with H&S action completion)
• Step up to help cover activities when the Performance Manager or technical coordinator is unavailable.
• Participate in out‑of‑hours standby rota.

Base Location

Camberley STW – GU15 3YL

Working Pattern

38 Hours Monday‑Friday 7:30am – 15:36pm. Plus, standby & overtime opportunities upon completion of essential company training.

All PPE, tools, a company van and a fuel card are provided.

What you should bring to the role

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is:

• Hands‑on operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment process and plant.
• Proactive – take the lead on recommendations and improvements around the site and communicate effectively.
• 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 good communication and interpersonal skills, to interact with the team.
• Teamwork – We are one team, and our end goals are the same.
• A valid UK driving licence is essential.
• Desirable – Management qualification – or working towards it.
• Desirable – NVQ 3 in Operating Process Plant – or working towards it.
• Desirable – IOSH trained or transferable health and safety experience.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £35,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
• 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!
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

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.

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 meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

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.

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.

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.