Process Technician – Chieveley, Berkshire, RG20 8TY
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £29,349 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
We have a great opportunity for a Process Technician to join our team at Chieveley Sewage Treatment Works. You do not need a background in the waste or water industry. We would welcome applications from candidates outside of the sector, bringing fresh perspectives and ideas.
This role is an essential front-line position; without you the business simply cannot operate. Every day is different; you will be working in all weather conditions, carrying out a range of tasks across multiple sites to ensure the essential functions of our sewage treatment works operate to maintain the supply to our customers and protect the environment. Planned preventative maintenance of equipment to support the operation of the plant.
There has never been a better time to join our organisation as we build towards a greener future, tackling climate change, minimising our environmental impact, and reducing our carbon footprint.
What you’ll be doing as the Process Technician
- Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance work on plant and equipment in compliance with company standards and procedures to improve plant resilience.
- Operating and cleaning plant and equipment to ensure on-site operational and health and safety standards are maintained.
- Attending to reactive jobs following plant and equipment failure.
- Keeping sites clean and tidy and undertaking safety and security checks.
- Carrying out daily site checks to ensure compliant operation.
Base Location: Chieveley STW, School Road, Chieveley, Newbury, RG20 8TY
Working Pattern: 38 Hours per week, Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 3:36 pm plus Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase your earning potential upon completion of essential company training.
Due to the nature of this role, you must hold a full UK driver’s licence.
Equipment: All PPE, tools, a company van and a fuel card are provided.
What you should bring to the role
To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are:
- Bring a self‑motivated, disciplined approach and a can‑do attitude. This role can be demanding, but very rewarding.
- Take ownership of responding quickly to faults, being curious to fully understand the problem, and identifying the best solution to resolve it the first time.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with the team.
- Teamwork – We are one team, and our end goals are the same.
- Proactive – take the lead on recommendations and improvements around the site and communicate effectively.
- Must be prepared to be trained in safety procedures.
- Knowledge and awareness of health and safety standards.
- Full UK driver’s licence.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary starting from £29,349 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
- 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 days 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.
- Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
- Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
- 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.
- Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your well‑being.
We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process.
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