Process Technician Guildford, England
Job description
What you’ll be doing as a Process Technician
You will be taking samples for water and chemical analysis and testing. Carry out general site maintenance which will include checks on mechanical equipment on our sites so that it is kept in full working order and carrying out on-the-spot repairs or remedial works. You may well also have to oversee any contractors who are working on our sites.
- Base Location: Guildford Sewage Treatment Works, but with daily travel across other sites in the local area
- Working Pattern or hours: Mon -Fri 7.30 am to 3.36 pm, plus inclusion on ‘Standby Rota’ after training.
What you should bring to the role
- Ability to work safely, meet the physical demands of the role and ability to undertake manual work.
- Knowledgeable of the sewage treatment process or water treatment would be desirable but not essential.
- Mechanical maintenance skills are also desirable.
- Be a great team player with the ability to work collaboratively and on your own.
- Have a full valid driving license as you will be required to travel across the Thames Water catchment area.
- Have good communication and numerical skills.
What’s in it for you?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join Thames Water in a friendly and supportive team and receive excellent ‘on the job’ training.
You will have use of a company van, mobile phone, and laptop for all work-related tasks. As well as all necessary tools and PPE.
This is a chance to start your career within Thames Water, with great progression opportunities.
- Competitive salary between £25,000 and £28,000 per annum
- 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service (Plus bank holidays)
- Company van
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution
- Personal Medical Assessments
- 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, 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.
