Sludge Stream Engineer

We are currently recruiting for a Sludge Stream Engineer to be based at Beckton Sewage Treatment Works. As a successful candidate, your role will be to deliver a range of technical services required typically through the engineering project lifecycle, and in other operational initiatives and functions. The Engineer for this role is responsible for various process plants, including Centrifuges, CAMBI Thermal Hydrolysis Plant, Steam Boilers, CHP Engines, Presses and all other ancillary equipment, and may also be required to support the Sludge Powered Generator processes when required.

Responsibilities include:

• Assessment of technical information and development of solutions, through the preparation of engineering deliverables such as delivery to task specifications, engineering reports, drawings, specifications and data sheets.
• Delivery of project outputs, as part of multi-disciplinary projects or operational teams, in accordance with project or service delivery procedures.
• Delivery of planned statutory and maintenance shutdowns to time, cost and quality.
• Communication of progress and additional resource requirements to the relevant manager.
• Management of statutory regulations and maintaining compliance of plant and equipment.
• In some instances, supervision of a small team is required to ensure delivery against objectives.
• Coaching and mentoring less experienced colleagues.

To be successful, you will have the following skills and experience:

• Engineering degree or minimum City & Guilds Level 2 or NVQ Level 3 in a mechanical, electrical, or control instrumentation maintenance discipline.
• Working towards or achieved relevant professional qualification and/or membership of a professional institution.
• Typically, two years’ experience in a related role.
• Good communication and leadership skills.
• Fully competent at using the appropriate Company IT systems and Office software.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering a salary up to £60,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Annual Leave: 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• 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.

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. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.