Process Technician (Waste)

Mogden STW is our third largest wastewater treatment works and the operations team are responsible for serving around 2.1 million people across West London.  As a Process Technician, you will play a vital role in delivering this service by performing a range of assigned front line activities to safety, quality, time and cost standards, including but not limited to operating and testing assets, reactive problem solving and carrying out routine checks or planned and preventative maintenance.

What you’ll be doing as a Process Technician

• Operate plant and equipment according to procedures and manufacturer’s instructions.
• Perform first-line maintenance and cleaning across STW, resolving faults promptly.
• Monitor, record data accurately, and report compliance issues.
• Conduct critical checks on safety assets as specified.
• Proactively address health and safety concerns, follow safety procedures, and use provided equipment.

Working hours: The standard working week starts at 7.30 am and finishes at 3.30 pm, Monday to Friday. Please note this role requires 1 in 6 weekly standby and call-out rota to support the operation of the treatment works out of hours.

What you should bring to the role

• Previous experience working in an outside manual role.
• Experience working within a similar industry or background working with mechanical equipment will be beneficial.
• We are looking for someone with a desire to learn and make a difference.
• We need someone who has a ‘can do’ attitude and proactive approach to work.
• You have to be ready to be trained in safety procedures including confined space entry.
• A full UK driving licence is essential

What’s in it for you?
This will involve being part of a small but vital team that provides 24/7 cover to ensure London is protected from flooding.

• Competitive salary up to £28,000 per annum
• Annual Leave - 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 our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Who are we?
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water
At Thames Water we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, background, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.
Find out more about working at Thames Water.

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, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

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.