Sludge Stream Engineer

Thames Water Utilities Limited; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water and wastewater company is seeking a Sludge Stream Engineer for its Beckton Sewage Treatment Works. In this full-time role, you'll deliver essential technical services, assist with compliance, and mentor junior staff, all while contributing to environmental sustainability. Committed to diversity and inclusion, Thames Water welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Annual Leave: 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with service.

Generous Pension Scheme through AON.

Access to health and wellbeing benefits.

Qualifications

• Typically two years' experience in a related role.
• Fully competent at using the appropriate Company IT systems and Office software.

Responsibilities

• Delivering technical services throughout the engineering project lifecycle.
• Assessment of technical information and development of engineering deliverables.
• Supervision of a small team and coaching of less experienced colleagues.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree or City & Guilds Level 2 or NVQ Level 3

Job description

Job title Sludge Stream Engineer Ref 41274 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Beckton - IG11 0AD Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Salary Offering up to £60,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience Job grade B Closing date 01/08/2025

About the role:

We are currently recruiting for a Sludge Stream Engineer to be based at Beckton Sewage Treatment Works. As a Successful candidate, your role will be to deliver a range of technical services required typically through the engineering project lifecycle, and in other operational initiatives and functions. The Engineer for this role is responsible for various process plants, including Centrifuges, CAMBI Thermal Hydrolysis Plant, Steam Boilers, CHP Engines, Presses and all other ancillary equipment, and may also be required to support the Sludge Powered Generator processes when required.

Responsibilities include:

• Assessment of technical information and development of solutions, through the preparation of engineering deliverables such as delivery to task specifications, engineering reports, drawings, specifications and data sheets.
• Delivery of project outputs, as part of multi-disciplinary projects or operational teams, by project or service delivery procedures.
• Delivery of planned statutory and maintenance shutdowns to time, cost and quality.
• Communication of progress and additional resource requirements to the relevant manager.
• Management of statutory regulations and maintaining compliance with plant and equipment.
• In some instances, supervision of a small team is required to ensure delivery against objectives.
• Coaching and mentoring less experienced colleagues.

To be successful, you will have the following skills and experience:

• Engineering degree or minimum City & Guilds Level 2 or NVQ Level 3 in a mechanical, electrical, or control instrumentation maintenance discipline.
• Working towards or achieving a relevant professional qualification and/or membership of a professional institution.
• Typically, two years’ experience in a related role.
• Good communication and leadership skills.
• Fully competent at using the appropriate Company IT systems and Office software.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering a salary up to £60,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Annual Leave: 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
• Company Van provided. Remove for now, as this is under review with my area manager.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• 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.

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.

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 fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, 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.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process . Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, 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.