Process Technician

Reporting to the Process Technician at Esher Sewage Treatment Works, this full-time position starts at £29,349 annually, negotiable based on skills and experience. No prior background in waste or water is required; applicants from other sectors are welcomed. The post holder performs planned preventative maintenance across several sites, in all weather, keeping essential functions running, maintaining customer supply and protecting the environment.

Every shift differs, covering varied tasks. Reliability, practical problem-solving, mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn prove valuable. Comprehensive training is provided, with genuine prospects for progression within a growing organisation.

• 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.

Base

Location:

Esher STW, Farm Road, Esher, KT10 8AU
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Working Pattern: 38 Hours per week, Monday – Friday, plus Standby rota payments & overtime opportunities can increase your earning potential upon completion of essential company training.

Equipment:
All PPE, tools, a company van and a fuel card are provided.

• Be a self-motivated individual who can immerse themselves into 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.
• 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.
• Due to the nature of this role you must hold a full UK drivers 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.
• Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)

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.

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