Job title: Process Technician (Pumping) Ref: 40020
Division: Asset Operations & Capital Delivery
Location: Abbey Mills - Stratford - E15 2RN
Contract type: Permanent
Full/Part-time: Full-time
Hours: 38 hours per week plus inclusion onto a standby rota for which you will receive additional payments
Salary: Starting from £27,500 per annum depending on skills and experience
Job grade: A
Closing date: 10/03/2025
This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a close and supportive Operations team within Strategic Pumping and Trunk Sewers. You will focus on maintaining and improving our strategic pumping stations across North-East London and supporting the team on larger-scale projects.
The role of this technician is to perform a range of activities to ensure that all the plant and equipment associated with strategic pumping stations and trunk sewers in London are kept serviceable and ready to be operated safely and efficiently.
What you’ll be doing as a Process Technician (Pumping)
* Completing routine checks, basic planned preventative maintenance, and problem-solving to ensure the smooth running of the pumping station.
* Completing monitoring checks to ensure the plant is running efficiently and identifying trends.
* Completing safety tasks to ensure the site is safe, including statutory testing for legionella, fire and housekeeping.
* Operation of large storm pumping stations to manage our customers’ network.
* Operation of large mechanical equipment to provide safe plant and hydraulic flow isolations.
* Completion of confined space entries to complete inspections, maintenance, and fault finding.
Base Location: Abbey Mills - Stratford - E15 2RN.
Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 7:30-15:36. However, the Pumping Team also works a standby working pattern on a 5-6 week rotation basis.
A duty standby allowance is paid for participating in the standby roster, and in addition to this allowance, a call-out fee and overtime are paid for all out-of-hours work.
What you should bring to the role
* Previous experience working in an outside manual role.
* Experience working within a pumping station, similar industry, or background working with mechanical equipment will be beneficial.
* The ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations.
* Passion for customer service and the environment, with a desire to learn and make a difference.
* Ability to be a key member of the team, but also the ability to work independently.
* A ‘can do’ attitude and a proactive approach to work.
* Willingness to be trained in safety procedures including confined space entry.
* A full driving licence is essential.
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive salary starting from £27,500 per annum depending on skills and experience.
* Company VAN, fuel card, and PPE (for company use only) are provided.
* Full training is provided.
* Annual Leave - 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with 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.
* Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.
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.
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.
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