Job title: Process Technician (Pumping) Ref 38694
Division: Asset Operations & Capital Delivery
Location: Greenwich Storm - SE10 8JL
Contract type: Permanent
Full/Part-time: Full-time
Hours: 38 hours per week
Salary: Offering from £27,500 per annum depending on skills and experience.
Job grade: A
Closing date: 31/03/2025
This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a close and supportive Operations team within Strategic Pumping and Trunk Sewers. You will be focused on maintaining and improving our strategic pumping stations across a designated catchment and providing support to 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)
* Performing routine checks, basic planned preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting to maintain the smooth operation of the pumping station.
* Conducting monitoring checks to ensure optimal plant performance and identifying any emerging trends.
* Carrying out safety tasks to maintain a safe operating environment, including statutory testing for legionella, fire safety, and housekeeping.
* Managing our customers' network by operating large storm pumping stations.
* Operating large mechanical equipment to safely isolate plants and control hydraulic flow.
* Conducting confined space entries for inspections, maintenance, and fault-finding purposes.
Base Location: London, Greenwich Storm SE10 8LE.
Working Pattern: The standard working week is from 7.30 am to 3.36 pm, Monday to Friday. However, to maintain storm cover, the Pumping Team works on a standby working pattern on a five-week rotation basis, ensuring that London is provided with 24/7 storm protection.
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.
Requirements for the role: Full UK manual driving licence.
What you should bring to the role:
* Experience working outdoors with manual labour would be a valuable asset.
* We're seeking someone with endless energy, ready to exceed expectations.
* Some computer data input/enquiry experience is desirable.
* A UK manual driving license is essential.
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive salary starting from £27,500 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.
* Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.
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.
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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