Site Process Controller Day Shift

We currently have an opportunity for a Day Process Controller to work out of our Crossness Sewage Treatment Works. You will be working as part of a team of Process Controllers to ensure the effective and continuous operation of the works. As the Process Controller, you will find that no working day is the same. This will provide a very interesting, challenging, and rewarding working environment. You will also be working at one of the biggest sewage treatment works in the UK and will receive full training and support for the Health & Safety, technical and process requirements related to the plant.

What you’ll be doing as a Site Process Controller (Day Shift):

• Being responsible for the overall operation of the Sewage Treatment Works, the plant, and the equipment.
• Maximising sludge throughputs from the STW across to the THP plant.
• Processing faults and advising suitable rectification, raising issues to the Maintenance Scheduler or Performance Managers as required.
• Carrying out isolations to the plant and issuing Permits to work as part of a safe system of work.
• Assisting with on-site capital project works, coordinating maintenance and operational personnel, and raising reactive work when required.
• Monitoring stock levels and requesting and taking deliveries as required.
• Monitoring, collating, and reporting data to ensure that statutory and regulatory compliance is met.
• Undertake safety and security checks and take responsibility for the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues.

You will be required to work Monday-Friday from 7:30 am to 3:35 pm. Base Location: Crossness STW SE2 9AQ.

What you should bring to the role:

• Technical C&G or HNC is desirable but not essential.
• Completion of NVQ level 2 units, BTEC, or equivalent experience.
• Ideally, experience in the water industry, experience managing or controlling the relevant treatment processes.
• Ability to work unsupervised and be prepared to cover shifts if required.
• Previous experience with SCADA systems would be an advantage.
• Full UK driving licence.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £43,500 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.
• Access to many benefits to help you take care of your and your family’s health and well-being, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

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.

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.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a 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. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support you.