Slow Sand Filter Water Production Operator

TN United Kingdom; Ashford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Slow Sand Filter Water Production Operator to join their team in Ashford. This role is vital in ensuring the delivery of clean drinking water to the community. You will be responsible for routine checks, maintenance, and operating specialized mobile equipment in a collaborative environment. The company offers comprehensive training, a competitive salary, and a range of benefits, including generous holiday allowances and health perks. If you are self-motivated and eager to learn, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the water treatment sector.

Benefits

24 days holiday, increasing to 28 with service

Full training and PPE provided

Health checks

Physiotherapy

Counselling

Cycle to Work vouchers

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Eager to learn and disciplined with a strong ownership mentality.
• Willingness to undergo safety training and obtain necessary licenses.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine checks and maintenance on Slow Sand Filters.
• Operate mobile plant and ensure service delivery meets standards.

Skills

Self-motivated

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Basic literacy and numeracy

Team player

Education

7 Tonne Dumper license

Tools

360 Excavator

Loading Shovel

Sand Skimmer

Floatex plant

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Slow Sand Filter Water Production Operator, Ashford

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Client:

Thames Water

Location:

Ashford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

We currently have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to take on the important role of Slow Sand Filter Operator. This will be working out of our Water Production Site at Ashford Common - TW15 1RU.

As a successful candidate, you will play a key part in the water treatment process at Ashford Common. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work and strives for high standards.

You will work in a small, dedicated team responsible for cleaning and maintaining the Slow Sand Filters (SSF) at our Water Treatment Works, ensuring the supply of clean drinking water to Reading and surrounding areas.

Your activities will include routine checks, maintenance, and operating mobile plant to ensure service delivery meets standards.

What you’ll be doing as the Slow Sand Filter Water Production Operator

• Perform routine checks, maintenance, and operate mobile plant to meet service standards.
• Focus on skimming filters, removing and relaying granular activated carbon (GAC), and re-sanding SSFs.
• Operate specialist mobile equipment such as skimmers, loading shovels, dumpers, excavators, Floatex plant, and GAC separation plants.
• Maintain site housekeeping, conduct plant checks, and perform maintenance tasks.
• Follow health, safety, and hygiene regulations.

Base Location: Ashford Common - TW15 1RU.

Working pattern: Monday – Friday 07:30- 16:17, with every second Friday off (38 hours/week).

What you should bring to the role

• Self-motivated, disciplined, eager to learn, and a team player.
• Ownership mentality for fault response, curiosity, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic literacy, numeracy, and digital skills.
• Willingness to undergo safety training.
• Preferably, a 7 Tonne Dumper license or willingness to obtain one.
• Experience with 360 Excavator, Loading Shovel, and Sand Skimmer is advantageous.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary from £27,465 per annum, depending on experience.
• Full training and PPE provided.
• 24 days holiday, increasing to 28 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Benefits including health checks, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work, vouchers, and life assurance.

Learn more about our benefits and perks.

Who are we?

Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers daily. We aim to build a better future for all—our customers, communities, people, and the planet. We seek passionate, skilled individuals committed to making a difference.

Working at Thames Water

We offer a diverse, rewarding environment with career growth, flexible working, and excellent benefits. Whether in call centres, labs, or field roles, we welcome those eager to improve lives and protect water resources.

If you seek a meaningful, sustainable career making a difference daily, join us. We support diversity and inclusion and provide assistance during recruitment. Be part of our team supporting customers on the frontline—full training provided.

Note: Due to high application volume, we may close the advert early. Apply soon to avoid missing out.