North Oxfordshire Senior Process Technician

We are looking for a Senior Process Controller to join Thames Water permanently.
This is primarily a development opportunity to assist the technician career pathway, but it also supports the production manager and the technical coordinator to effectively deliver their responsibilities for the area.

• 38 hours per week 07:30 am - 3:36 pm.
• Offering a salary up to £35,000 per annum depending on skills and experience + a van and a fuel card for company use.
• Farmoor - Oxford - OX2 9NS.

What will you be doing as a North Oxfordshire Senior Process Technician?

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team of technicians covering the North Oxford Water Production Area, you will ensure effective and continuous operation of sites, operating and optimizing all processes and equipment on water treatment works to ensure water quality, compliance, safety and operational efficiency.

You will be an experienced Process Technician who others turn to for information and advice, with a passion for improving H&S and team engagement.
In addition to your day-to-day technician duties (up to 70 % of your time), you will be involved in tasks to support the management team (around 30% of your time) including:

• Provide coaching and mentoring for team members, including apprentices and new starters. (for example, LTO, monitor verification processes, event learning)
• Be a Hear4You ‘Champion’ for the team and assist with Hear4You engagement and action planning.
• Provide technical input to help with the delivery of the production plan and promote first-time fixes. (this could include attending planning meetings, inputting into asset availability improvements, and investigating site trips)
• Work with the production manager to assist with the smooth running of the team by taking over some day-to-day management or coordinator activities. (for example, assisting with process risk assessments, obtaining quotes, assisting with site inductions and reviewing RAMS)
• Assisting with the efficiency programme. (for example, triad and peak tariff avoidance response)
• Role model positive behavioural safety and site pride. Support and promote a positive H&S culture. (for example, supporting your colleagues to recognize and raise safety observations both good and bad, own resolution of issues, identify ‘Site Pride’ sites, assist with H&S action completion)
• Step up to help cover activities when the production manager or technical coordinator is unavailable.
• Participate in out-of-hours standby Rota.
• Complete ADR and towing training to ensure critical cover for gas deliveries is provided.

What should you bring to the role?

• An experienced Tech 1 or M&E Technician with knowledge of water treatment.
• Demonstrate a ‘can-do’ attitude, have strong problem-solving abilities, and take a solution-focused approach.
• Good communication skills.
• Competent to use company IT systems and Microsoft Office.
• IOSH trained or willing to complete H&S training.

What’s in it for you?

• 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• GymPass is a free fitness plan and access to several well-being apps for you and up to three family members as well as discounted plans nationwide.
• Cycle to work scheme, always on and up to £3,000, save money, get fit and help protect the environment.
• WeCare, a variety of health and well-being services for you and your family, including up to 10 specialist counselling sessions, 24/7 access to a virtual GP, get-fit programmes and access to a nutritionist.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

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.