Process Technician

We are currently recruiting a Process Technician to work with our waste treatment team in South London. The purpose of this role is to 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

• Operation of plant and equipment.
• Cleaning, basic maintenance and fault-finding.
• Monitoring, collating, and reporting of data to ensure statutory and regulatory compliance is met.
• Undertake safety and security checks.
• If qualified, this may include the planned and preventative maintenance of equipment to support the operation of the plant.
• Take personal responsibility for the health and safety of self and colleagues.

What should you bring to the role?

• Basic literacy and numeracy required plus completion of NVQ level 2 units or equivalent experience.
• Typically, must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a relevant industrial processing/engineering environment.
• Computer data input /enquiry experience is desirable.
• Must be prepared to be trained in safety procedures including Confined Space Entry.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £28,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.
• 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 must 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, backgrounds, 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.