We have a great opportunity at Chertsey Sewage Treatment Works for a Thermal Hydrolysis Plant Technician.
This is an exciting hands-on 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
- Operation of plant and equipment, ensuring continuous operation of THP and associated plants and processes to maximise power throughout.
- Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance activities across a varied site.
- Replacement and fitting of plant equipment.
- Visual inspection of key areas and in-line monitoring, 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.
- Gathering samples and carrying out laboratory analysis.
- Taking deliveries.
- Undertake safety, security, and housekeeping checks.
- Take personal responsibility for the health and safety of self and colleagues.
Base Location: Chertsey, KT16 0AR
Working Hours: 38 hours Monday to Friday (with a monthly call-out rota and weekend overtime)
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, it 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 starting salary from £29,535 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.
- Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
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 Water
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? Learn more.
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.
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.
