Process Technician

Based in Dartford, this full-time Process Technician position with Pertemps Thames Water offers a competitive salary starting at £29,349, dependent on experience. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract based at Long Reach STW.

You will perform essential front-line duties, maintaining equipment and undertaking planned preventative maintenance across the site. Working outdoors in all conditions, your efforts will directly support sewage treatment operations and safeguard the local environment.

Prior experience in the water sector is not required; candidates from other industries are encouraged to apply. This role is fundamental to daily operations, ensuring continuity of service for customers and upholding environmental standards.

About the role

We have a great opportunity for a Process Technician to join our team at Long Reach STW for a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. You do not need a background in the waste or water industry. We would welcome applications from candidates outside of the sector, bringing fresh perspectives and ideas. This role is an essential front-line role, which the business simply cannot operate without you. Every day is different; you will be working in all weather conditions, carrying out a range of tasks across multiple sites to ensure the essential functions of our sewage treatment works operate to maintain the supply to our customers and protect the environment. Planned preventative maintenance of equipment to support the operation of the plant.

What you'll be doing as the Process Technician

• Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance work on plant and equipment in compliance with company standards and procedures to improve plant resilience.
• Operating and cleaning plant and equipment to ensure on-site operational and health and safety standards are maintained.
• Conducting operational sampling.
• Attending reactive jobs following plant and equipment failure.
• Keeping sites clean and tidy and undertaking safety and security checks.
• Carrying out daily site checks to ensure compliant operation.

Base Location: Long Reach STW - DA1 5PP

Working Pattern 38 Hours Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 3:36 pm plus Standby rota payments & overtime opportunities can increase your earning potential upon completion of essential company training. Due to the nature of this role, you must hold a full UK driver's licence.

What you should bring

• Be a self-motivated individual who can immerse themselves in the team around them.
• You need to be very disciplined, have the desire to learn from those around you and have a can-do attitude.
• This role can be demanding at times, but very rewarding too.
• Take Ownership of responding quickly to faults, being curious to fully understand the problem, and identifying the best solution to resolve it the first time.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with the team.
• Teamwork - We are one team, and our end goals are the same.
• Proactive - take the lead on recommendations and improvements around the site and communicate effectively.
• Must be prepared to be trained in safety procedures.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety standards.
• Full UK driver's licence.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary starting from £29,349 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 days with the length of service (Plus bank holidays).
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances - from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
• Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment).

Who are we?

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. Learn more about our purpose and values. Working at Thames Wate r 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 meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. 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. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family.

Why choose us?

We're committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we're here to help and support. 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 and meet colleagues.