Shift Controller (Mobile)

Pertemps; Guildford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water company in the UK is seeking a Shift Controller to join their team at the Shalford Water Production site. The role offers exciting responsibilities in managing water treatment processes while ensuring safety and quality. Candidates should have experience in process or manufacturing environments, with a proactive attitude towards problem-solving. This position comes with significant progression opportunities and a range of benefits including competitive salary, a contributory pension, and health and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Contributory pension up to 12%

Annual Medical Assessments

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in process or manufacturing environments.
• Practical experience with troubleshooting.
• Calm under pressure with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with teams to manage water treatment processes.
• Resolve challenging situations with technical input.
• Maintain records and prioritize health and safety.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

IT proficiency

Tools

SCADA software

Job description

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Job Opportunity: Shift Controller at Thames Water

This is an exciting opportunity to further your career in a high-profile role with the largest water company in the UK.

We are looking to recruit someone into our team that produces millions of litres of safe, clean, and palatable water for our customers across South-West Surrey each day.

You will be working in a close-knit and supportive team with other shift technicians, responsible for making important decisions to optimise water production and maintain output and quality.

This diverse and fast-paced role offers a chance to think differently about asset reliability and resilience, while developing our people and driving sustainability.

You will gain exposure to the wider business, working with leaders, contractors, and colleagues, with health and safety as a priority.

This position offers real progression opportunities and includes training for ‘Level 5 Management of Water Production’.

Responsibilities as a Shift Controller

1. Coordinate with site managers, maintenance, Water Quality, and control centre teams to monitor and manage water treatment processes.
2. Respond to and resolve challenging situations, providing technical input.
3. Operate Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
4. Conduct sampling and analysis to ensure compliance.
5. Perform fault finding, emergency response, and manual interventions.
6. Maintain records and shift logs.
7. Prioritize health and safety, contribute to risk assessments, and ensure a safe environment.
8. Update technical knowledge and procedures.

The role is based at the Shalford Water Production site in Surrey (GU4 8BW), with responsibilities extending to the wider Guildford area, involving travel between sites.

Working pattern: 12-hour rotating shifts.

Candidate Requirements

1. Experience in process or manufacturing environments, especially control and quality assurance roles.
2. Experience may come from water, food, manufacturing, brewing, or utility industries.
3. Practical experience with attention to detail and troubleshooting skills.
4. A proactive, problem-solving attitude and calmness under pressure.
5. Effective communication skills and proficiency with IT and Microsoft Office.
6. Experience with SCADA software is a plus.
7. Full UK driving license for site travel.

Benefits

1. Salary from £35,000 per annum, based on experience.
2. Contributory pension up to 12%.
3. Annual Medical Assessments.
4. Health and wellbeing benefits, including physiotherapy, counselling, vouchers, and life assurance.

About Thames Water

We are the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers daily. Our mission is to build a sustainable future, helping communities and protecting the environment.

We offer fast-tracked career progression, flexible working, and inclusive employment practices.

Join Us

If you are passionate about making a difference and want a career that impacts millions, apply now. We support diversity and inclusion and provide assistance throughout the recruitment process.

Note: The application deadline may be earlier than advertised due to high application volume. Apply promptly.