Sludge Process Controller – Plant Ops & Safety Lead

Pertemps Thames Water; East Ham; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £49,000 per year

24–28 days annual leave plus bank hols

Generous pension scheme

Paternity leave (4 weeks)

Maternity leave (26 weeks full pay)

Cycle to Work scheme

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking a Specialist Process Controller based at Beckton to oversee the Sludge Powered Generator and Thermal Hydrolysis Process within the Sludge Stream Processing team. The role involves day‑to‑day process operation, site systems management, and supporting green power generation.

Training is provided, with potential shift work and a 38‑hour week. Successful candidates will need a full UK driving licence, experience in industrial process control, and a proactive approach to

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• Experience managing or controlling industrial processes.
• Ability to work unsupervised and cover shifts.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures and boundaries.
• Experience with permitting procedures and isolations.
• Engineering NVQ Level 2 or BTEC (or equivalent) desirable.
• Experience with SCADA systems would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Control day‑to‑day operation of the processes.
• Operate the site according to internal requirements and regulatory standards.
• Rectify faults and raise issues to Maintenance Scheduler or Performance Managers.
• Carry out plant isolations and issue permits to work.
• Assist with on‑site capital projects and coordinate maintenance teams.
• Monitor stock levels and place chemical orders as required.
• Collate and report data to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Perform safety and security checks for team safety.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Industrial process operation

Shift work

Health & safety awareness

Education

Engineering NVQ Level 2/BTEC or equivalent

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

Thames Water is seeking a Specialist Process Controller based at Beckton to oversee the Sludge Powered Generator and Thermal Hydrolysis Process within the Sludge Stream Processing team. The role involves day‑to‑day process operation, site systems management, and supporting green power generation.

Training is provided, with potential shift work and a 38‑hour week. Successful candidates will need a full UK driving licence, experience in industrial process control, and a proactive approach to