Overview
We currently have a great opportunity to join Thames Water as a Slow Sand Filter Operator. This will be working out of our Water Production Sites at Ashford Common and Kempton Park.
You will be working in a small, dedicated team responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of the Slow Sand Filters (SSF) at our Water Treatment Works, to ensure the highest levels of clean drinking water for our customers.
What you’ll be doing
* Routine checks, maintenance, and operating mobile plant to ensure that services are delivered on time, within cost, and to quality standards.
* The three key areas are skimming filters, the removal/ relaying of granular activated carbon (GAC), and the resanding of SSFs.
* Use of specialist mobile plants, including sand skimmers, loading shovels, dumpers, and excavators. Slow Sand Filter Technicians also operate the Floatex plant (Sand Washer) and GAC separation plants, as well as the mobile crane.
* General site housekeeping, plant checks, and maintenance.
* Adherence to legal and company health, safety, and hygiene regulations.
Base Location
West London - Ashford Common (TW151RU) & Kempton Park (TW136XH)
Working pattern
38 hours per week, Monday – Thursday/Friday 07:30-16:17 on a 9-day working fortnight, which means you will get Friday off every 2 weeks.
Qualifications
A full UK driving license is required.
What should you bring to the role
Essential criteria:
* Be a self-motivated person who can immerse themselves into the team, be disciplined, have the desire to learn, and maintain a can-do attitude. The role can be demanding, but is rewarding.
* Take ownership of responding quickly to faults, understand the problem, and identify the best solution to resolve it the first time.
* Be motivated and strive for the highest possible standards.
* Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with the team.
* Basic literacy, numeracy and digital skills.
* Ready to be trained in safety procedures.
Additional skills and experiences
Desirable:
* Previous experience in a similar machinery-based or manual labour role.
* Preferably a 7-tonne dumper licence or be prepared to obtain it.
* 360 Excavator, Loading Shovel, and Sand Skimmer experience would be an advantage, but be prepared to obtain it.
What’s in it for you
* Salary from £28,500 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
* Full training package and PPE provided.
* Annual Leave: 24 days per year, increasing to 28 with length of service, plus bank holidays.
* Performance Related Pay Plan (PRPP): Max 6% of salary; On target 3%.
* Pension: Maximum 12% - 2x employee contribution.
* Access to benefits to support health, well-being, and finances, including annual health MOTs, access to physiotherapy and counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers, and life assurance.
Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving more than 16 million customers with reliable water supply. We want to build a better future for all by helping customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive.
Learn more about our purpose and values. Thames Water offers a unique, rewarding, and diverse workplace with opportunities for career growth, flexible working arrangements, and extensive benefits.
Commitment to equality
Our overarching aim is to ensure Thames Water is a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support throughout the recruitment process. If you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.
Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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