Location
Chingford, London - E4 7PX

Hours
38 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Plus standby and overtime opportunities upon completion of essential company training.

Salary
Up to £35,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

About the Role
Join Thames Water as a Process Technician Advanced at our Clean Water site in Chingford. In this role, you will provide flexible cover to support existing operation teams based on resource needs and priorities. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to take the next step towards management and help lead a team to success.

You will take ownership of various project work including writing working procedures and instructions, contributing to health and safety improvements, liaising with contractors, raising quotes, and introducing new ideas to improve processes. Utilizing your experience in water treatment works, you will lead key field-based activities and support the Performance Manager in managing and coordinating a team of technicians.

Thames Water is committed to building a greener future by tackling climate change, minimising environmental impact, and reducing our carbon footprint. This role offers the chance to be part of that journey while developing your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Key responsibilities include:
- Coaching and mentoring team members, including apprentices and new starters.
- Providing technical input to support maintenance plans and promote first-time fixes.
- Assisting Performance Managers with day-to-day team management and coordination.
- Promoting a positive health and safety culture and site pride.
- Covering activities when senior staff are unavailable.
- Participating in an out-of-hours standby rota.

All PPE and tools are provided.

Experience
- Hands-on operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment processes and plant.
- Experience in coaching or mentoring team members is desirable.

About you
- Proactive and takes ownership of site recommendations and improvements.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with the team.
- Team player with a collaborative approach.
- Committed to promoting health and safety and positive behavioural safety.

Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 in Operating Process Plant or working towards it.
- Management qualification or working towards it.
- IOSH trained or willing to complete health and safety training.
- Valid driving licence is essential.