Technical Coordinator

idibu; Camberley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water company in the UK is seeking a Technical Coordinator to oversee the maintenance of waste pumping stations and manage smaller projects within the Field Operations team. The ideal candidate will have strong technical design skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to health and safety. This role offers a competitive salary between £45,000 and £55,000 per annum along with generous benefits, including annual leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

Car Allowance

26 days annual leave (increasing to 30)

Health benefits

Performance-related pay

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrate good business/stakeholder awareness.
• Innovative and creative approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skills, interacting with field-based colleagues.
• Strong IT literacy skills managed through SAP.

Responsibilities

• Design operationally critical jobs using technical expertise.
• Manage smaller projects and support larger-scale projects.
• Maintain and improve pumping station performance.
• Ensure all aspects of Health and Safety are managed correctly.

Skills

Business awareness

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

IT literacy

Problem-solving

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are looking for a Technical Coordinator to join Thames Water

This is an exciting predominantly field-based role, working as part of a close and supportive Field Operations team overseeing 510 waste pumping stations.

You will be focused on maintaining and improving pumping stations infrastructure, to ensure our assets operate 24/7. The role will also require you to manage smaller projects and provide support to the team on larger-scale projects.

You will be responsible for designing complex jobs for work at our pumping stations and ensuring any prerequisites are in place to allow work to be completed by the Field Technicians.

What you’ll be doing as a Technical Coordinator:

• Using technical expertise and data captured from the field to design operationally critical jobs.
• Highlighting key operational risks across the area and presenting these to obtain funding.
• Maintaining the availability of plant and equipment and optimising pumping station performance.
• Developing strong collaborative relationships with other internal and external stakeholders.
• Providing expert advice on technical issues and generating solutions to operational risks.
• Carrying out data analysis on pumping stations to recognise trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Having a mechanical/electrical apprenticeship or experience is preferred.
• Obtaining quotes, ordering materials, and third-party services through our framework contractors.
• Ensuring all aspects of Health and Safety are managed correctly, through a safe system of work approval, reviewing RAMS, permitting, and site audits.
• Support the Technical Support Manager in delivering small project work.

Base location

Hybrid – Camberly - Surrey - GU15 3YL

Working pattern or hours

36 Hours per week (Monday to Friday), plus the inclusion on an out-of-hours rota for which you will receive additional payment.

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate good business/stakeholder awareness, together with an innovative and creative approach to problem-solving.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to clearly interact with your field-based colleagues and key stakeholders.
• Possess strong IT literacy skills as all work is managed through an SAP system and user training for this and other standard software systems will be provided.
• Take care of yourself and others, we have a zero-compromise approach to Health & Safety and it is critical that all of our employees go home safe and well at the end of each day.

Additional skills

• Have previous experience in technical job design and/or prerequisite management within a utility company.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering a salary of £45,000 to £55,000 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)
• Car Allowance Provided.
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
• 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.

Who are we?

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.

Working at Thames Water

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 meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. 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.

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.