Process Technician

We have a great opportunity for a Process Technician to join our team at Basingstoke Sewage Treatment Works. You do not need a background in the waste or water industry. We welcome applications from candidates outside of the sector, bringing new perspectives and ideas.

• 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.
• 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.

Basingstoke STW, Whitmarsh Lane, Chineham, Basingstoke, RG24 8LL

38 Hours per week, Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 3:36 pm plus standby rota payments & overtime opportunities can increase earning potential upon completion of essential company training.

All PPE and tools are provided.

You must hold a full UK driver's licence.

• 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.

• 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).
• Contributory pension – defined contribution, maximum of 12% – 2x employee contribution.
• Personal medical assessments – open to all once a year.
• Performance‑related pay plan 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.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

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.