Thermal Hydrolysis Process Technician

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking a Thermal Hydrolysis Process Technician for the Chertsey Sewage Treatment Works. The role involves maintaining and repairing essential equipment to ensure effective biosolid production and green energy generation. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and a strong willingness to learn, along with a minimum NVQ level 2. Competitive salary, standby payments, and excellent benefits package offered, promoting a sustainable future through efficient water management.

Benefits

24 days holiday annually, increasing with service

Contributory pension scheme

Personal medical assessments

Standby rota payments

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience working with boilers and energy generation plants is beneficial.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills required.
• Driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, inspect, and maintain equipment at the sewage treatment works.
• Gather performance data and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Operate sludge digesters and high-pressure reactors as needed.

Skills

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Initiative

Education

NVQ level 2 units or equivalent

Job description

Job title Thermal Hydrolysis Process Technician Ref 40879 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Chertsey - KT16 0AR Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours Working Pattern 38 Hours Monday- Friday 7:30 am – 3:36 pm Salary Offering up to £35,000 per annum depending on your level of experience plus the inclusion onto a standby rota for which you will receive additional payment Job grade A Closing date 18/06/2025

About the role:

We have an excellent opportunity for a Thermal Hydrolysis Process Technician to join our Maintenance team at our Chertsey Sewage Treatment Works. As the successful candidate. You will be responsible for monitoring, inspecting and maintaining equipment, and reporting any defective items to ensure a swift repair or attempting a first-time fix yourself where possible. You will work closely with other site teams to ensure the smooth running and production of a good-quality biosolids product, which is used to generate green energy and is then recycled back to land.

There has never been a better time to join our organisation as we build towards a greener future, tackling climate change, minimising our environmental impact and reducing our carbon footprint.

What you’ll be doing as the Thermal Hydrolysis Process Technician

• The operation of sludge digesters, boilers, high-pressure/temperature reactors, power generation plants and equipment.
• Sampling, testing, basic maintenance and fault-finding of the plant and equipment.
• Gathering performance data to ensure the plant operates efficiently and that statutory and regulatory compliance is met.
• Undertake safety and security checks and housekeeping. As well as Close communication and liaison with the wider site team.
• You will also be responsible for the effluent stream for the STW.

Base Location: Chertsey Sewage Treatment Works (STW).

Working Pattern 38 Hours Monday- Friday 7:30 am – 3:36 pm plus standby & overtime opportunity for which you will receive additional payment

All PPE and tools are provided.

What you should bring to the role

• Be able to demonstrate confidence, flexibility, initiative, problem-solving skills, ability to work with your hands and a willingness to learn.
• If you can already demonstrate knowledge and/or experience of working with boilers and energy generation plants, or process equipment, such as pumps and gearboxes, that would be beneficial.
• As well as this, you must be prepared to be trained in safety procedures, including confined space entry and boiler operation accreditation.
• You must have basic literacy and numeracy skills, and some computer data input or enquiry experience is desirable, but not essential, as well as the completion of NVQ level 2 units as a minimum (or equivalent).
• A full current driving license is essential for this role.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary up to £35,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase this earning potential after training.
• 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 days with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme, including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your well-being.

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.