Day Process Controller

We have an exciting opportunity to join Thames Water as a Day Process Controller.

As the Process Controller, you will find that no working day is the same. This will provide a very interesting, challenging, and rewarding working environment.

You will receive full training and support for the Health & Safety, technical and process requirements related to the plant.

What you’ll be doing as a Day Process Controller

• This role will involve controlling the work processes' day-to-day operation. The successful candidate would be responsible for operating the site according to internal company requirements, a regulatory quality standard, and meeting customer demand.
• Maximising sludge throughputs from the Sewage Treatment Works across to the THP plant.
• Processing faults and advising suitable rectification, raising issues to the Maintenance Scheduler or Performance Managers as required.
• Carrying out isolations to plant and issuing Permits to work as part of a safe system of work.
• Assisting with on-site capital project works, coordinating maintenance and operational personnel, and raising reactive work when required.
• Monitoring stock levels and requesting and taking deliveries as required.
• Monitoring, collating, and reporting data to ensure that statutory and regulatory compliance is met.
• Undertaking safety and security checks and taking responsibility for the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues.

Base Location: Riverside – Rainham, Essex - RM13 8QS.

Working Pattern or hours: 38 Hours per week - Monday-Friday from 7:30 am to 3:36 pm.

What should you bring to the role?

The essential criteria to help you succeed in this role are:

• Experience working in an operational manufacturing production environment.
• Experience managing or controlling industrial processes in a similar industry.
• Ability to work unsupervised and be prepared to cover shifts if required.
• Understanding of operational health and safety procedures and perimeters.
• Full UK Driving Licence Required.

Additional skills and experiences would be great to have:

• Completion of an Engineering NVQ level 2, BTEC, or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Previous experience with SCADA systems would be an advantage.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering a salary up to £45,000 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).
• Pension: Maximum of 12% = 2x employee contribution.
• Performance Related Pay Plan (PRPP): Max (of salary) = 6%. On Target (of salary) = 3%.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Benefits on Tap, access to discounts, cashback and instant vouchers.
• 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!
• Ongoing performance development reviews to help you be your best and identify growth opportunities.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of your and your family’s health and well-being, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

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.