What you’ll be doing
as a Thermal Hydrolysis Plant Technician
1. Gathering samples and carrying out laboratory analysis.
2. Visual inspection of key areas and in-line monitor checking/calibrating.
3. Monitoring, interpretation, collating and reporting of analysis data to ensure the correct process operation, and to meet statutory and regulatory Thames Water compliance requirements.
4. Operation of plant and equipment, ensuring continuous operation of THP and associated plants and processes to maximise power throughout.
5. Taking deliveries.
6. Undertake safety, security, and housekeeping checks.
7. Take personal responsibility for the health and safety of self and colleagues.
Base Location: Chertsey, KT16 0AR
What you should bring to the role
8. Be able to demonstrate confidence, flexibility, initiative, problem-solving skills, ability to work with your hands and a willingness to learn.
9. Knowledge of the process industry plant, such as pumps, centrifuges, and boilers (good understanding of combustion, steam generation & heat transfer) would be an advantage, but more importantly, will be your flexibility, ability, and willingness to learn.
10. Previous SCADA experience would be advantageous but not essential; full training will be provided (BOAS, permit to work, Forklift, Chemical delivery, working at height, Overhead crane, Operation shadowing).
11. Basic IT proficiency for operational tasks and record-keeping.
12. Full, valid UK driving licence to travel across Thames Water sites.
What’s in it for you?
13. Offering a salary up to £34,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
14. Tools and PPE are provided.
15. Full training package provided.
16. Annual Leave - 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
17. The performance-related pay plan is directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
18. Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
19. Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid.
20. Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay!
21. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of yourself and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.