Daywork Operator Technician

at  Thames Water Utilites

We are looking for a Daywork Operator Technician to embark on a rewarding training and career path, working at our Crossness Sewage Treatment Works in South East London.
Working on-site, you will be responsible for performing a range of activities to ensure that all equipment associated with our sewage treatment works is running safely and efficiently. In addition, you will be required to assist the site technicians as well as sample testing, routine checks, maintenance and problem-solving.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING AS A DAYWORK OPERATOR TECHNICIAN

• Monitoring and inspecting equipment, following a checklist to carry out planned preventative maintenance.
• Reporting any defective equipment, to ensure a swift resolution following any breakdowns.
• Highlighting, and resolving where possible, any health and safety risks on site.
• Taking ownership of your own, and colleagues, health and safety through escalating any concerns to your manager and resolving them yourself where possible.
• Make sure the work area is safe before commencing any work by undertaking a point-of-work risk assessment.
• Having an awareness of budget position and how unplanned events can impact the budget. (e.g. tanker/plant/pump hire, etc.)
• Attending all team meetings, engaging with safety briefings and company communications, identifying issues and raising constructive feedback with the management team, with suggestions for improvements.
  Working hours: 7:30 am - 3:35 pm.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING TO THE ROLE

Do you have similar experience working in an outside, manual role? We are looking for someone who is wanting to get stuck in and will have an enthusiastic approach.

• You will have basic literacy and numeracy skills and must be prepared to be trained in safety procedures including Confined Space Entry.
• Some computer data input /enquiry experience is desirable.
• Due to the nature of the role a full, valid UK driving licence is required.

Working outside with no one day being the same provides a very interesting working environment. Based at Crossness Sewage Treatment Works in Abbey Wood, this role boasts about its great, ‘family feel’ team where you will never be short of support. You will receive competitive benefits as well as full training for health & safety, technical and processes related to the plant.

• Competitive salary from £25,000 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)
• 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