Technical Coordinator (Waste Water)

Jersey Electricity Plc; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK utilities company is seeking a Technical Coordinator for their Wastewater Operations Team. This hybrid role involves managing the operational prerequisites for maintenance and intricate projects. You will liaise with contractors and provide technical expertise, ensuring effective performance of sewage systems. Ideal candidates will have strong administrative skills, relevant experience in utilities, and IT proficiency. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Salary from £40,000 to £48,000

Annual Leave: 26 days increasing with service

Car Allowance

Generous Pension Scheme

Performance Related Pay Plan

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Strong administrative experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience in a water, construction or utilities-based environment.
• NVQ level in mechanical or electrical engineering is highly desirable.
• Experience in utility industry with knowledge of safe systems of work.
• Good IT skills; all work managed through SAP.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre-requisites for jobs in maintenance and operations.
• Investigate and review performance of Sewage Pumping Stations.
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers for solutions.
• Provide technical advice and monitor progress.

Skills

Strong administrative experience

Experience in water, construction or utilities

IT literacy

Stakeholder awareness

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ level in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

SAP system

Job description

We are looking for a Technical Coordinator to join our Wastewater Operations Team.
The Technical Co-ordinator provides relevant technical, administrative and coordination support and is an exciting mix of field and office-based roles within Waste Networks.

As the Technical Co-ordinator for the SSPS Team (Small Sewage Pumping Team), you will be responsible for the management of the pre-requisites (materials, permits, resources and services) for all complex jobs for planned and reactive work across
maintenance and operations.

This role will involve day-to-day contractor liaison and management, input into future planning and solutions, and providing technical support to the wider team.

• Base location: Maple Lodge STW, Denham Way, Rickmansworth WD3 9SQ
• Working pattern: Hybrid -36 hours per week, 08:00 – 16:00, Monday-Friday, plus the inclusion on a standby rota for which you will receive additional payment.
• Full UK Driving License Required.

What you’ll be doing as a Technical Coordinator (Waste Water)

• Immersing yourself in often unseen and unique infrastructure that serves millions of people.
• Investigating and reviewing the performance of our Sewage Pumping Stations
• Responding to asset failures and coordinating resources to return them to service.
• Liaising with our contractors and suppliers to deliver solutions to problems on our sites.
• Managing complex work and investigations.
• Using your experience and technical expertise to directly improve the lives of our customers.
• Understanding and engaging with a variety of equipment, including but not limited to pumps, valves, pipework, lifting equipment, ultrasonic level sensors, flowmeters, control panels and LV electrical equipment.
• Providing technical advice and expertise to field staff and 3rd parties. This will include providing detailed instructions and monitoring progress.

What should you bring to the role?

• Strong administrative experience gained in fast-paced working environments.
• Previous experience in a water, construction or utilities-based environment.
• Being qualified to NVQ level, specialised in mechanical or electrical engineering, is highly desirable.
• You will have extensive experience in a process-related or utility industry, together with a sound working knowledge of the safe systems of work required under the Health and Safety at Work Act.
• IT literacy is essential as all work is managed through the SAP system (user training for this and other standard software systems will be provided).
• You will also demonstrate good business/ stakeholder awareness, together with an innovative and creative approach to problem-solving and strong teamwork and influencing skills.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary from £40,000 to £48,000 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.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Pension: Maximum of 12% = 2x employee contribution.
• Performance Related Pay Plan (PRPP): Max (of salary) = 10%. On Target (of salary) = 5%.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of yourself 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.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

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.

Learn more about our purpose and values

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 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's 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. We aim 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.