Site Process Controller (Day Shift)

Crossness - Abbey Wood, South East London - SE2 9AQ

Job title: Site Process Controller (Day Shift) Ref 37423

Division: Asset Operations & Capital Delivery

Location: Crossness - Abbey Wood, South East London - SE2 9AQ

Contract type: Permanent

Full/Part-time: Full-time

Hours: 38 Hours a week, Monday- Friday

Salary: Offering up to £43,500 per annum depending on skills and experience

Job grade: A

Closing date: 01/04/2025

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 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 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 request and take 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.
• You will be required to work Mon-Fri 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.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, 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.

The real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family.

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 you.

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.