Wastewater Plant Shift Technician — 24/7 Operations

Thames Water; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Performance-related pay

Pension scheme (AON)

Health and wellbeing benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

Thames Water is recruiting for a Shift Technician at Mogden STW. You will operate treatment processes, monitor performance, and work with the operations team to keep critical systems running safely and efficiently on a rotating 12-hour shift pattern.

Strong health and safety practices, good communication, and a full driving licence are essential. Experience with wastewater or similar mechanical/electrical environments is a plus, and SCADA knowledge is beneficial for process monitoring.

Qualifications

• Ability to work shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Strong awareness of health and safety practices and procedures.
• Good communication skills to work effectively with site teams.

Responsibilities

• Operate treatment processes in line with environmental permits and site standards.
• Monitor asset performance and adjust to optimise efficiency and compliance.
• Collaborate with Process Controllers and operations team to support site performance.
• Escalate operational, maintenance, or safety concerns promptly.
• Carry out safety observations and promote a strong safety culture.
• Contribute to daily operational meetings and site updates.
• Support improvement initiatives and compliance activities across the site.
• Assist with delivery of capital projects within the area.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and site safety.

Skills

Shift work

Health & safety

Communication

Driving licence

SCADA knowledge

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Thames Water is recruiting for a Shift Technician at Mogden STW. You will operate treatment processes, monitor performance, and work with the operations team to keep critical systems running safely and efficiently on a rotating 12-hour shift pattern.

Strong health and safety practices, good communication, and a full driving licence are essential. Experience with wastewater or similar mechanical/electrical environments is a plus, and SCADA knowledge is beneficial for process monitoring.