We have a great opportunity at Crawley Sewage Treatment Works for a Thermal Hydrolysis Plant Operator.
As the Thermal Hydrolysis Plant Operator, you will be responsible for monitoring, inspecting and maintaining equipment, and reporting any defective items to ensure a swift repair or attempting a first-time fix yourself where possible. You will work closely with other site teams to ensure the smooth running and production of a good quality biosolids product which is used to generate green energy and is then recycled back to land.
Please note that internally the role will be known as THP Technician (Thermal Hydrolysis Process Technician)
What you’ll be doing as a THP Technician *The operation of sludge digesters, boilers, high-pressure/temperature reactors, power generation plants and equipment.
*Sampling, testing basic maintenance and fault-finding of the plant and equipment.
*Gathering performance data to ensure the plant operates efficiently and that statutory and regulatory compliance is met.
*Undertaking safety and security checks and housekeeping.
*Close communication and liaison with the wider site team.
*Base Location: Crawley STW RH10 3NW.
*Working Pattern 38 Hours plus the inclusion on a standby rota for which you will receive additional payment.
What you should bring to the role *Be able to demonstrate confidence, flexibility, initiative, problem-solving skills, ability to work with your hands and a willingness to learn.
*If you can already demonstrate knowledge and/or experience of working with boilers and energy generation plants, or process equipment, such as pumps and gearboxes, that would be beneficial.
*As well as this, you must be prepared to be trained in safety procedures including boiler operation accreditation.
*You must have basic literacy and numeracy skills, and some computer data input or enquiry experience is desirable, but not essential.
*A full current driving license is essential for this role.
What’s in it for you? *Competitive salary up to £33,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.
*Company van provided.
*Full training package provided.
*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.
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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.
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?

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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, backgrounds, 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.