Technical Coordinator

We have a great opportunity that is predominately a field-based role for a Technical Coordinator to join our North East London team based out Coppermills Advance Water Treatment Works, London.

As the successful candidate you will be working as part of a close and supportive water productions Operations team within Northeast London. You will be focused on maintaining and improving pumping stations infrastructure, to ensure our assets operate 24/7. The role will also require you to manage smaller projects and provide support to the team on larger-scale projects. 

You will be accountable for designing complex jobs for works at our pumping stations and ensuring any prerequisites are in place to allow work to be completed by the Field Technicians.

It is envisaged that the right candidate will be a self-motivated individual who can immerse themselves into the team around them, as well as being disciplined and have the desire to learn from those around you and have a can-do attitude. This role can be demanding at times but very rewarding too.

What you’ll be doing as the Technical Co-ordinator

• Using technical expertise and data captured from the field to design operationally critical jobs
• Highlighting key operational risks across the area and presenting these to obtain funding
• Ordering hire plants and equipment, maintaining the availability of plant and equipment and optimising pumping station performance. 
• Produce and provide weekly reports on Plant availability
• Arrange a contractor maintenance to be carried out. Therefore, having a mechanical/electrical apprenticeship or experience preferred.
• Developing strong collaborative relationships with other internal and external stakeholders
• Providing expert advice on technical issues and generating solutions to operational risks
• Support on procurement, obtaining quotes, raising requisitions, order materials, and third-party services through our framework contractors
• Ensuring all aspects of Health and Safety are managed correctly, through a safe system of work approval, reviewing RAMS, permitting, and site audits

Base Location: Hybrid - Coppermills WTW – Coppermill Lane E17 7HE (At least 3 days at office)
Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week, Monday-Friday (7:30 - 15:30)

What should you bring to the role?

• Demonstrate good business/stakeholder awareness, together with an innovative and creative approach to problem-solving.
• Have excellent communication skills, to clearly interact with your field-based colleagues and key stakeholders.
• Have previous experience in technical job design and/or prerequisite management within a utility company.
• Possess strong IT literacy skills as all work is managed through an SAP system and user training for this and other standard software systems will be provided.
• Have previous experience of co-ordinating and negotiating with contractors and suppliers.
• Have enough knowledge of water production assets and the spares parts, consumables, tools etc
• Take care of yourself and others, we have a zero-compromise approach to Health & Safety and it is critical that all of our employees go home safe and well at the end of each day.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering salary up to £45,000 per annum depending on skills and experience
• Car Allowance up £4,300 per year
• Annual Leave 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays) 
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks.

Who are we?
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.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water
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 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, 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.