Location
Abbey Mills SPS – Stratford, E15 2RN

Hours
38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:30 am – 3:36 pm plus standby rota on a 5-6 week rotation basis

Salary
Up to £38,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience

About the Role
We have a great opportunity for a Process Technician to join our team at Abbey Mills SPS. Ideally, you will have a background in the waste or water industry, but we also welcome applications from candidates outside the sector who bring fresh perspectives and ideas. This is an essential front-line role critical to the operation of our business. Every day is different; you will work in all weather conditions across multiple sites to ensure the essential functions of our sewage treatment works operate effectively to maintain supply to our customers and protect the environment.

Your responsibilities will include planned preventative maintenance of equipment to support plant operation, operating and cleaning plant and equipment such as large-scale pumps to maintain operational and health and safety standards, isolating mechanical plant and hydraulic systems, attending to reactive jobs following equipment failure, keeping sites clean and tidy, undertaking safety and security checks, and carrying out daily site checks to ensure compliant operation.

There has never been a better time to join Thames Water as we build towards a greener future, tackling climate change, minimising environmental impact, and reducing our carbon footprint.

Experience
Experience in the waste or water industry is desirable but not essential. We welcome candidates from other sectors who are eager to learn and bring new ideas.

About you
- Self-motivated with a disciplined approach and a can-do attitude
- Willingness to learn from colleagues and immerse yourself in the team
- Ability to respond quickly and take ownership of faults, with curiosity to fully understand problems and identify effective solutions
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Team player with a proactive mindset, able to lead recommendations and improvements
- Prepared to be trained in safety procedures and maintain awareness of health and safety standards
- Full UK driver's licence is essential due to the nature of the role

Qualifications
Essential to hold a full UK driver's licence. Other formal qualifications are not specified but a willingness to learn and adhere to safety standards is required.