Sludge Process Controller – Site Operations Lead

Thames Water Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £49,000 p.a.

24 days annual leave (28 with service)

Pension scheme

Paternity leave

Maternity leave

Health & wellbeing benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking a Specialist Process Controller in Beckton to manage day-to-day operation of sludge processing and to support the Sludge Stream Processing team. You will oversee the Sludge Powered Generator and the Thermal Hydrolysis Process, ensuring regulatory compliance and on-time customer demand.

You will receive full training on health, safety, and technical requirements related to the plant, and this role offers a structured, engaging environment with opportunity to contribute to

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Experience in controlling industrial processes in a similar setting.
• Ability to work without supervision and cover shifts when needed.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures and permitting perimeters.
• Experience with permitting procedures and isolations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Control day-to-day operation of the work processes.
• Operate the site in line with internal/company requirements and regulatory standards.
• Process faults and advise on rectification; escalate to Maintenance Scheduler or Performance Managers.
• Carry out isolations and issue Permits to work as part of safe systems of work.
• Assist on-site with capital projects, coordinate maintenance and operations staff.
• Monitor stock levels and place chemical orders as required.
• Collect and report data to ensure compliance with statutory/regulatory standards.
• Undertake safety and security checks and ensure team health and safety.

Skills

Driving Licence

Industrial process control

Unsupervised work

Health & Safety awareness

Permitting procedures

Education

Engineering NVQ Level 2 / BTEC or equivalent

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

Thames Water is seeking a Specialist Process Controller in Beckton to manage day-to-day operation of sludge processing and to support the Sludge Stream Processing team. You will oversee the Sludge Powered Generator and the Thermal Hydrolysis Process, ensuring regulatory compliance and on-time customer demand.

You will receive full training on health, safety, and technical requirements related to the plant, and this role offers a structured, engaging environment with opportunity to contribute to