Day Process Controller

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 receive full training and support for the Health & Safety, technical and process requirements related to the plant.

This role will involve controlling the works processes' day-to-day operation. The successful candidate would be responsible for operating the site according to internal company requirements, a regulatory quality standard, and meeting customer demand.

• 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 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.
• Undertaking safety and security checks and taking responsibility for the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues.

Base Location: Riverside – Rainham, Essex - RM13 8QS.

Working Pattern or hours: You will be required to work Monday-Friday from 7:30 am to 15:36 pm.

Requirements for the role: Full UK driving licence.

What you should bring to the role:

• Completion of NVQ level 2 units, BTEC, or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing or controlling industrial processes.
• Ability to work unsupervised and be prepared to cover shifts if required.
• Understanding of operational health and safety procedures and perimeters.
• Previous experience with SCADA systems would be an advantage.
• Full UK driving licence.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary offering up to £40,000 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.
• The wider benefits scheme includes our benefits hub, which is packed with offers and information to save money and support your well-being.

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.

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.

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.