THP Technician

Job title THP Technician Ref 44881 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Chertsey - KT16 0AR Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours 38 hours per week Salary Offering a salary up to £34,000 per annum depending on skills and experience Job grade A Closing date 11/05/2026

We have a great opportunity at Chertsey Sewage Treatment Works for a Thermal Hydrolysis Plant Technician.

This is an exciting role where you will be working as part of the thermal hydrolysis process team, a key part of the site's day-to-day operation and hugely important for maximising green power generation using THP, CHP and Boiler plant on site.

What you'll be doing as a Thermal Hydrolysis Plant Technician

• Gathering samples and carrying out laboratory analysis.
• Visual inspection of key areas and in-line monitor checking/calibrating.
• Monitoring, interpretation, collating and reporting of analysis data to ensure the correct process operation, and to meet statutory and regulatory Thames Water compliance requirements.
• Operation of plant and equipment, ensuring continuous operation of THP and associated plants and processes to maximise power throughout.
• Undertake safety, security, and housekeeping checks.
• Take personal responsibility for the health and safety of self and colleagues.

Base Location: Chertsey, KT16 0AR

What you should bring to the role

• Be able to demonstrate confidence, flexibility, initiative, problem-solving skills, ability to work with your hands and a willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of the process industry plant, such as pumps, centrifuges, and boilers (good understanding of combustion, steam generation & heat transfer) would be an advantage, but more importantly, will be your flexibility, ability, and willingness to learn.
• Previous SCADA experience would be advantageous but not essential; full training will be provided (BOAS, permit to work, Forklift, Chemical delivery, working at height, Overhead crane, Operation shadowing).
• Basic IT proficiency for operational tasks and record-keeping.
• Full, valid UK driving licence to travel across Thames Water sites.

What's in it for you?

• Offering a salary up to £34,000 per annum depending on skills and experience
• Tools and PPE are provided.
• Full training package provided.
• Annual Leave - 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
• The performance-related pay plan is directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay!
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of yourself 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.