Daywork Operator Tech

We are looking for a Daywork Operator Technician to embark on a rewarding training and career path, working at our Crossness Sewage Treatment Works in South East London.

Working on-site, you will be responsible for performing a range of activities to ensure that all equipment associated with our sewage treatment works is running safely and efficiently. In addition, you will be required to assist the site technicians as well as sample testing, routine checks, maintenance and problem-solving.

What you’ll be doing as a Daywork Operator Tech

• Monitoring and inspecting equipment, following a checklist to carry out planned preventative maintenance.
• Reporting any defective equipment, to ensure a swift resolution following any breakdowns.
• Highlighting, and resolving where possible, any health and safety risks on site.
• Taking ownership of your own, and colleagues, health and safety through escalating any concerns to your manager and resolving them yourself where possible.
• Make sure the work area is safe before commencing any work by undertaking a point-of-work risk assessment.
• Having an awareness of budget position and how unplanned events can impact the budget. (e.g. tanker/plant/pump hire, etc.)
• Attending all team meetings, engaging with safety briefings and company communications, identifying issues and raising constructive feedback with the management team, with suggestions for improvements.
• Working hours: 7:30 am - 3:35 pm.

What you should bring to the role

Do you have similar experience working in an outside, manual role? We are looking for someone who wants to get stuck in and will have an enthusiastic approach.

• You will have basic literacy and numeracy skills and must be prepared to be trained in safety procedures including Confined Space Entry.
• Some computer data input /enquiry experience is desirable.
• Due to the nature of the role a full, valid UK driving licence is required.

What’s in it for you?

Working outside with no one day being the same provides a very interesting working environment.  Based at Crossness Sewage Treatment Works in Abbey Wood, this role boasts about its great, ‘family feel’ team where you will never be short of support. You will receive competitive benefits as well as full training for health & safety, technical and processes related to the plant.

• Competitive salary from £25,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.
• Annual Leave - 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

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 fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, 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.

The real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support you.

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, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

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.