Process Technician

Overview

Thames Water currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to take on the important role of Process Technician at Thames Water based out of Thames Water's Farnham Sewage treatment works. As the successful candidate, you will be working alongside a multiskilled team who are passionate about delivering results and great service for Thames Water's customers. You will also perform a range of assigned front-line activities including operation, testing, routine checks, maintenance, and problem-solving to ensure that services are delivered to time, cost, and quality standards. In some cases, this may include planned and preventative maintenance of equipment to support the operation of the plant.

What you’ll be doing as a Process Technician

• Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance work on plant and equipment in compliance with company standards and procedures to improve plant resilience.
• Operating and cleaning plant and equipment to ensure on-site operational and health and safety standards are maintained.
• Attending reactive jobs following plant and equipment failure.
• Keeping sites clean and tidy and undertaking safety and security checks.
• Always working safely and complying with all Health and Safety guidance and procedures.

What you should bring to the role

• Be a self-motivated individual who can immerse themselves into the team around them, you need to be very disciplined and have the desire to learn from those around you and have a can-do attitude.
• Take ownership of responding quickly to faults, being curious to fully understand the problem, and identifying the best solution to resolve it the first time.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with the team.
• Teamwork – Thames Water is one team, and Thames Water's end goals are the same.
• Proactive – take the lead on recommendations and improvements around the site and communicate effectively.
• Must be prepared to be trained in safety procedures.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety standards.
• Due to the nature of the role, a full UK driving licence is essential.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary from £24,800 per annum depending on skills and experience.
• Full training package provided.
• 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 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 Thames Water's benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.