Water Treatment Technician – Frontline Plant Maintenance

Pertemps Thames Water; Ashford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £29,349+ per year

Holiday 24–28 days

Pension scheme

Health assessments

Performance pay

Parental leave

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking a Process Technician for Ashford and Kempton Water Treatment Works. You will perform planned maintenance, operate and clean plant, and respond to faults across multiple sites while maintaining health and safety standards.

The role requires a full UK driving licence and offers a 38-hour week with potential overtime. Company van, PPE, and fuel card are provided. Applicant must be adaptable to field conditions and weather. Training and progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to respond quickly to faults and identify solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance work on plant and equipment.
• Operate and clean plant to maintain on-site operational and health and safety standards.
• Attend reactive jobs following plant and equipment failure.
• Keep sites clean and tidy and undertake safety and security checks.
• Carry out daily site checks to ensure compliant operation.

Skills

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Proactivity

Safety procedures

Driver's licence (UK)

Job description

Thames Water is seeking a Process Technician for Ashford and Kempton Water Treatment Works. You will perform planned maintenance, operate and clean plant, and respond to faults across multiple sites while maintaining health and safety standards.

The role requires a full UK driving licence and offers a 38-hour week with potential overtime. Company van, PPE, and fuel card are provided. Applicant must be adaptable to field conditions and weather. Training and progression opportunities are available.