We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Shift Operator to join the North London Wastewater Treatment. This is a critical role, responsible for the day-to-day physical operation of plant, ensuring regulatory (EA) consent compliance are met for the STW.
The role covers the largest sewage treatment works in Europe, so the ability to navigate site effectively is vital. As the role is part of a shift rota you will be expected to cover absences as required.
What you’ll be doing as a Shift Operator
You will be responsible for directly supporting the Specialist Process Controller on shift to deliver process compliance assurance, technical process support, optimisation of process control via physical operation of plant. As the eyes and ears of the site, you will also be identifying process faults and potential improvements and following them through to relevant escalation.
Day to day responsibilities include:
- Provide process support by proactively and reactively providing operational support to specialist process controllers.
- Conducting valving operations, assisting with the isolations, resetting plant.
- Liaise with site management to ensure learning and updates are effectively communicated and implemented by the wider team.
- Conduct routine checks, maintenance, and operating mobile plant to ensure that process conditions are uninterrupted.
- Taking routine samples to allow performance data to be accurately tracked and process conditions adjusted.
- Adherence to legal standards and company health, safety policy is essential.
Base Location: Beckton Sewer Treatment Works - IG11 0AD
Working Pattern or hours: Continental shift, as below.
3 days on –> 2 off –> 4 nights on –> 8 off –> 4 days on –> 2 off –> 3 nights on –> 16 off –> repeat
Necessary requirements for the role: The role covers the largest sewage treatment works in Europe, so the ability to navigate site effectively is vital. As the role is part of a shift rota you will be expected to cover absences as required.
What you should bring to the role
- Be a self-motivated individual who can immerse themselves into the team around them, you need to be very disciplined have the desire to learn from those around you and have a can-do attitude.
- Competent in the Wastewater treatment operations – Management of Wastewater as a minimum (training will be provided for the right candidate).
- Excellent communicator, influencer, and problem solver.
- Ability to deliver operational process targets.
- Adaptability in covering shift changes.
- Have proven relevant experience in the frontline of an operational role.
- Able to demonstrable role modelling of Thames Water’s values and behaviours.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary from £31,000 to £37,200 per annum, depending on experience.
- 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.
Who are we?
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.
Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.
But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?
Working at Thames Water
At Thames Water we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.
We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, background, and differences that each individual brings.
Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.
Find out more about working at Thames Water.
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.
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