Shift Leader Press Hall - Beckton

Job title Shift Leader Press Hall - Beckton Ref 45821 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Beckton - IG11 0AD Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Salary Competitive salary from £35,000 per annum depending on skills and experiences Job grade A Closing date 08/10/2026

The Shift Leader supports the Specialist Process Controller in ensuring the overall operation of the incineration plant. Working as part of a team to perform a range of assigned activities including operation, testing, routine checks, first line maintenance and problem solving to ensure that services are delivered to time, cost and quality standards. This may involve first line Tech 1 maintenance response.

Working across the whole site in a very interesting environment, with no one day being the same, this varied role boasts about its great family feel team where you will never be short of support. You will receive competitive benefits as well as full training for health & safety, technical and processes related to the plant.

What you’ll be doing as a Shift Leader Press Hall:

• Assist the Specialist Process Controller to ensure the continuous operation of the plant and equipment (incineration)
• First line maintenance and process fault-finding
• Monitoring, collating and reporting of data to ensure statutory and regulatory compliance is met and the works meet regulatory quality standards and customer demand.
• Undertake safety and security checks.
• Take responsibility for own health and safety and that of colleagues.
• Process monitoring by visual inspection, sample gathering and on-line monitor checking

What you should bring to the role:

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is:

• A minimum of GCSE level Maths and English or equivalent
• Completion of NVQ level 2 units or equivalent experience.
• Process Operations experience

Additional skills and experiences would be great to have/bring:

• Technical C&G or HNC desirable
• Must be prepared to be trained in safety procedures including Confined Space Entry
• Experience in a relevant industry and with experience of helping to manage or control the appropriate processes. Technical expertise and responsibility may require additional qualifications
• Good practical experience of the specialist process gained in a related role
• Valid driving licence
• Fully competent at using the appropriate Company IT systems and Office software

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary from £35,000 per annum depending on skills and experiences
• 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
• 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.

Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)

Who are we?

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 meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process . If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support .

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 and meet colleagues.