Location
Long Reach STW, Dartford, DA1 5PP

Hours
38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:30 am – 3:36 pm plus standby rota payments and overtime opportunities upon completion of essential company training

Salary
Starting from £29,349 per annum, depending on skills and experience

About the Role
We have a great opportunity for a Process Technician to join our team at Long Reach STW on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. No prior experience in the waste or water industry is required; we welcome applications from candidates outside the sector who can bring fresh perspectives and ideas. This is an essential front-line role critical to the operation of our sewage treatment works, helping maintain supply to our customers and protect the environment.

Every day is different, working in all weather conditions across multiple sites. Your responsibilities will include planned preventative maintenance of equipment to support plant operation, operating and cleaning plant and equipment to maintain operational and health and safety standards, conducting operational sampling, attending reactive jobs following equipment failure, keeping sites clean and tidy, undertaking safety and security checks, and carrying out daily site checks to ensure compliant operation.

There has never been a better time to join Thames Water as we build towards a greener future, tackling climate change, minimising environmental impact, and reducing our carbon footprint.

Experience
No previous experience in the water or waste industry is required. We value enthusiasm, a willingness to learn, and fresh ideas from candidates outside the sector.

About you
- Self-motivated with the ability to integrate well within a team
- Disciplined with a strong desire to learn and a positive, can-do attitude
- Able to take ownership by responding quickly to faults, understanding problems fully, and identifying effective solutions
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Team player committed to shared goals
- Proactive in making recommendations and improvements around the site
- Prepared to be trained in safety procedures
- Knowledge and awareness of health and safety standards
- Must hold a full UK driver's licence

Qualifications
Full UK driver's licence is essential for this role. Other formal qualifications are not required but a commitment to training and development is expected.