Mechanical Technician
Thames Water - Abbey Wood, London
£39,000 to £39,000 a year
PermanentFull time
About the role: We have an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Technician to join our Maintenance team at our Crossness Sewage Treatment Works. As the successful candidate, your role will be to ensure that all equipment at our waste treatment works is safe to use and running efficiently, using proactive and reactive maintenance methods to assist in keeping such a site running. 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 Mechanical Technician - Investigate plant failures and perform repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process. This may involve investigating and diagnosing complex faults and performing repairs during incidents. - You will be expected to provide technical advice, refer to up-to-date technical knowledge, and provide training or support for technical trainees if required. - Examples of equipment that you will be working on include motors, gearboxes, screw /chain conveyors & centrifuges, various pumps, and associated control gear, automatic valves, flow, level and pressure measurement, programmable, chemical handling, and dosing equipment. - Completing statutory checks as required. - Always working safely and complying with all Health and Safety guidance and procedures. Base Location – Crossness – SE2 9AQ Working Pattern: 38 hours per week, Monday-Friday.7:30 am -3:36 pm. Plus standby & overtime opportunity, increasing earnings by a potential £8,000 - £10,000 upon completion of essential company training. Equipment: All PPE, tools, plus the provision of a Van when on duty and on call. What you should bring to the role To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are: - ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, or C&G level 3 in Mechanical Engineering qualification in Mechanical Engineering or relevant experience within Mechanical fitting / Industry. - Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are crucial. - The work will require physical fitness, as you will work in confined spaces with the successful completion of the appropriate training. - A valid driving licence is essential, and all necessary equipment, such as the vehicle and tools, is provided. What’s in it for you? - Competitive salary up to £39,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience. - Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase this earning potential by up to a further £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training. - Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. - 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. - Wider benefits scheme, including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your well-being. Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment) Who are we? We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job, and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Learn more about our purpose and values Working at Thames Water Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. 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. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know. We’re here to help and support. 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 and meet colleagues. 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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Process Technician Advanced
Thames Water - Chingford, London
£35,000 to £35,000 a year
PermanentFull time
We have an opportunity for you to join Thames Water as a Process Technician, based at our Clean Water site at Chingford - E4 7PX. As our Advanced Process Technician, you will provide flexible cover to support the existing operations teams, depending on resource needs and priority. This is a great opportunity for someone ambitious, wanting to help lead a team to success and take that next step towards management. In this role, there will be plenty of opportunities to take ownership of various project work to get stuck into. You will be writing working procedures and instructions, involved in H&S improvements, meeting contractors, raising quotes and bringing an array of new, fresh ideas to the table to improve processes. Utilising your experience on the water treatment works, you will take the lead role in key field-based activities, along with supporting the Performance Manager in managing and coordinating a team of technicians on the site. 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 Advanced - Provide coaching and mentoring for team members, including apprentices, upskillers and new starters. (for example, Tech 1 training, monitor verification processes, event learning) - Provide technical input to help with the delivery of the maintenance plan and promote first-time fixes. (this could include attending planning meetings, inputting into asset availability improvements, and investigating site trips) - Work with the performance managers to assist with the smooth running of the team by taking over some day-to-day management or coordinating activities. (for example, assisting with process risk assessments, obtaining quotes, assisting with site inductions and reviewing RAMS) - Role model positive behavioural safety and site pride. Support and promote a positive H&S culture. (for example, supporting your colleagues to recognise and raise safety observations, both good and bad, own resolution of issues, identify ‘Site Pride’ sites, assist with H&S action completion) - Step up to help cover activities when the performance manager or technical coordinator is unavailable. - Participate in out-of-hours standby rota. Base Location: Chingford - E4 7PX Working Pattern - 38 Hours Monday- Friday. Plus, standby & overtime opportunities. Upon completion of essential company training. All PPE and tools are provided. To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are: - NVQ 3 in Operating Process Plant - or working towards it. - Management qualification – or working towards it. - Hands-on operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment process and plant. - Proactive – take the lead on recommendations and improvements around the site and communicate effectively. - 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 good communication and interpersonal skills to interact with the team. - Teamwork – We are one team, and our end goals are the same. - IOSH trained or willing to complete H&S training. - A valid driving licence is essential. What’s in it for you? - Competitive salary up to £35,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience. - Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. - Generous Pension Scheme through AON - Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays) - Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment) Who are we? We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job, and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Learn more about our purpose and values Working at Thames Water Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. 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. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know; we’re here to help and support. 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 and meet colleagues. 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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Shift Leader Press Hall - Beckton
Thames Water - Beckton, London
£35,000 to £35,000 a year
PermanentFull time
The Shift Leader supports the Specialist Process Controller in ensuring the overall operation of the incineration plant. Working as part of a team to perform a range of assigned activities including operation, testing, routine checks, first line maintenance and problem solving to ensure that services are delivered to time, cost and quality standards. This may involve first line Tech 1 maintenance response. Working across the whole site in a very interesting environment, with no one day being the same, this varied 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. What you’ll be doing as a Shift Leader Press Hall: - Assist the Specialist Process Controller to ensure the continuous operation of the plant and equipment (incineration) - First line maintenance and process fault-finding - Monitoring, collating and reporting of data to ensure statutory and regulatory compliance is met and the works meet regulatory quality standards and customer demand. - Undertake safety and security checks. - Take responsibility for own health and safety and that of colleagues. - Process monitoring by visual inspection, sample gathering and on-line monitor checking What you should bring to the role: To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is: - A minimum of GCSE level Maths and English or equivalent - Completion of NVQ level 2 units or equivalent experience. - Process Operations experience Additional skills and experiences would be great to have/bring: - Technical C&G or HNC desirable - Must be prepared to be trained in safety procedures including Confined Space Entry - Experience in a relevant industry and with experience of helping to manage or control the appropriate processes. Technical expertise and responsibility may require additional qualifications - Good practical experience of the specialist process gained in a related role - Valid driving licence - Fully competent at using the appropriate Company IT systems and Office software What’s in it for you: - Competitive salary from £35,000 per annum depending on skills and experiences - 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service (plus bank holidays) - Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets - Generous Pension Scheme through AON - Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment) Who are we? We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Learn more about our purpose and values Working at Thames Water Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. 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. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support. 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 and meet colleagues. 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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Engineering Project Manager
Thames Water - Reading, Home Counties
£52,000 to £60,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Are you an experienced Engineering Project Manager with a passion for delivering complex infrastructure projects? Join our Major Projects & Programmes Thames Valley Direct team and help shape the future of water treatment across one of the UK's largest infrastructure programmes. You'll play a key role in delivering projects that improve water quality, resilience and operational performance for millions of customers. Working under the direction of the Senior Delivery Manager, you'll lead the delivery of design and build projects ranging from £100k to £5m. From initial concept and design through to construction, commissioning and handover, you'll be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. This is an exciting opportunity to work across water treatment processes, reservoir storage, chemical dosing and SEMD systems while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, construction, environmental and commercial functions. What you'll be doing as an Engineering Project Manager - Leading the development and delivery of water treatment and process projects from conception through to handover. - Managing the planning, design, construction and commissioning phases of projects. - Developing business cases and project documentation through governance processes to secure project funding. - Managing project risks and identifying opportunities to improve value and efficiency. - Providing project assurance during delivery, commissioning and asset handover. - Working with internal teams, framework contractors, consultants and suppliers to achieve successful project outcomes. - Supporting the CDM Designer or Principal Designer role where projects utilise in-house engineering design. - Leading and influencing multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget. - Coaching and mentoring colleagues to support continuous improvement and professional development. This role will be a hybrid role, which will be based 2-3 days a week onsite and in the office; we are able to offer Farmoor, Latton, Swindon or Reading as a base location. This role will require a driving licence and access to a vehicle. This role comes with a £4.5k car allowance. What should you bring to the role? We're looking for a delivery-focused project professional with strong technical knowledge and a collaborative approach. - HND/HNC in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience. - Experience delivering water treatment, water process or transferable projects and skills. - Strong knowledge of project delivery from concept and design through to construction, commissioning and asset integration. - Experience working across mechanical, electrical, civil, and ICA systems. - Strong risk management and problem-solving skills. - Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. - A passion for continuous improvement and delivering value for customers. - Competence in using project management and Microsoft Office systems. What's in it for you? - Competitive salary of £52,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience. - Car Allowance of £4.500 - 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with length of service, plus bank holidays. - Generous Pension Scheme through AON - Annual personal medical assessments available to all employees. - Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. - Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment) Who are we? We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Learn more about our purpose and values Working at Thames Water Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. 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. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support. 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 and meet colleagues. 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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Customer Care Agent
Thames Water - Reading, Home Counties
£26,000 to £34,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Do you enjoy helping customers, keeping people informed and staying calm when things move quickly? As a Customer Care Agent, you’ll play an important part in supporting our customers during incidents and events, making sure they receive clear, timely information when they need it most. What you’ll be doing as a Customer Care Agent As a Customer Care Agent, you’ll be a key point of contact during incidents and operational events. You’ll help coordinate communications, support priority customers and make sure important updates reach the right people. - Creating and updating event bulletins to keep teams informed. - Contacting priority service customers to provide updates about outages and alternative water supplies. - Supporting the Operations Contact Centre with clear information about repairs, incidents and progress. - Working with internal teams and external stakeholders, including emergency services, Transport for London, the Environment Agency and local authorities. - Monitoring any changes in service and escalating issues when additional support or action is needed. - Using information and data to identify trends and support appropriate actions. Base location: Kemble Court, Reading, RG2 6AD Working pattern: 36 hours per week, working a varied shift pattern between 6am and 10pm. For example, your shift pattern may include 4 days working 6am to 5pm, followed by 4 days off, then 4 days working 11am to 10pm, followed by another four days off. What you should bring to the role - Сustomer service experience, including handling calls and helping resolve customer complaints - An understanding of water and wastewater customer journeys and operational processes would be helpful - Any experience in incident management would be advantageous - Confidence making decisions and adapting as priorities change in a fast-paced environment - The ability to manage deadlines and respond promptly when situations change What’s in it for you? - This role will be paid from £26,000 to £34,000 depending on skills and experience - 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 days with length of service, plus bank holidays. - Generous Pension Scheme through AON. - Access to a wide range of benefits to support you and your family’s health, wellbeing and finances, including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy and counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment) Who are we? We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Learn more about our purpose and values Working at Thames Water Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. 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. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support. 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 and meet colleagues. 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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Control Tester
Thames Water - Reading, Home Counties
£50,000 to £50,000 a year
PermanentFull time
As a Control Tester, you will play a key role within the Information Security team at Thames Water, supporting the Control Testing & Assurance Manager in delivering cybersecurity control testing activities across multiple security domains. Working closely with cybersecurity leadership, service owners, and control owners, you will help ensure security controls are effectively designed, implemented, and operating as intended across the organisation. This role contributes to the Cybersecurity Control Testing & Assurance programme by assessing control effectiveness, gathering evidence, and supporting the organisation’s wider security and compliance objectives. You will collaborate with stakeholders across the business to ensure testing activities are executed efficiently while maintaining high standards of documentation and reporting. To be considered for this position, candidates must be eligible to obtain security clearance to a minimum of Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) level. What you’ll be doing as a Control Tester - Assist in the execution of cybersecurity control testing activities in accordance with defined procedures, templates, and standards. - Support the development and localisation of test scripts tailored to specific control environments. - Gather and document evidence to assess the design and operational effectiveness of cybersecurity controls. - Collaborate with control owners and service owners to clarify control objectives and facilitate smooth testing execution. - Maintain accurate documentation for each control assessment, including test plans, results, and supporting evidence. - Produce clear and consistent reports detailing testing outcomes and observations. - Escalate issues, control deficiencies, or delays to the Control Testing & Assurance Manager. - Contribute to the continuous improvement of the control testing framework, methodologies, and documentation. - Work with key business stakeholders to support the organisation’s cybersecurity and compliance objectives. - Support the wider cybersecurity assurance programme through structured testing and evidence-based analysis. Base location – Hybrid – Clearwater Court, Reading. Working pattern – 36 hours Monday to Friday. What you should bring to the role - Experience in IT audit, IT risk, or cybersecurity control testing within an enterprise environment. - Understanding of cybersecurity control frameworks and assurance methodologies. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess control effectiveness. - Experience working collaboratively with technical teams and business stakeholders. - Ability to manage tasks independently while contributing to team objectives. - Strong written and verbal communication skills, including clear documentation and reporting. - Good planning and organisational skills with attention to detail. Technical experience and skills - Understanding of cybersecurity domains, including Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Management, Security Testing, Security Architecture, Infrastructure Protection, Application Security, Identity and Access Management, Incident Investigation & Response, and Cryptography. - Familiarity with information security control frameworks such as COBIT or COSO. - Ability to gather, analyse, and document evidence related to the design and operational effectiveness of security controls. - Experience in maintaining structured documentation, including test plans, assessment results, and reports. Desirable qualifications and experience - Experience working in a regulated environment. - Experience within the water utility industry or other large, complex critical national infrastructure organisations. Desirable technical skills and qualifications - Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor. What’s in it for you? - Competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience. - Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays) - Generous Pension Scheme through AON. - Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. - Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment) Who are we? We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Learn more about our purpose and values Working at Thames Water Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. 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. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support. 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 and meet colleagues. 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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Electrical Technician
Thames Water - Newbury, Home Counties
£42,000 to £42,000 a year
PermanentFull time
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Technician based at our Sewage Pumping Site in Newbury, RG14 2AD. As a successful candidate, you will be using your electrical knowledge as well as your experience to inspect, maintain, fault-diagnose, test, install, modify or repair as appropriate, mechanical plant and associated electrical equipment, in a safe, efficient, timely and effective manner with minimum supervision, allowing us to ensure that all of our sites remain operational for the benefit of our customers. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to Thames Water's environmental impact, and you will be actively helping to reduce pollution from our sites. What you’ll be doing as the Electrical Technician. - Ensuring the health, safety and well-being of yourself, colleagues, contractors, and visitors is always my top priority by always displaying the correct behaviours by complying with the Health and Safety at Work regulations and Thames Water’s Health and Safety guidelines. - Undertake both reactive and planned maintenance, responding to alarms and fault-finding to identify issues, fix these or escalate; planned maintenance of plant and equipment daily, installing new plant and equipment as required in line with current Standards and Regulations. - Record work and asset information to improve business performance, along with identifying possible future risks and recommending changes in the course of your day-to-day work and to raise these for resolution as required. - Provide specialist technical advice where appropriate, with up-to-date technical knowledge, along with coaching, training and developing staff under their supervision, including the apprenticeship programme. - Delivering excellent customer experience and positively contributing to overall customer satisfaction. Interacting with all our customers (internal & external) in a timely, professional, efficient, respectful, and polite manner. Base Location: London Road (Newbury) SPS, Faraday Road, Newbury, RG14 2AD Working pattern: 38 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 3:36 pm plus Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase the earning potential by up to a further £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training. All PPE, tools, plus a van and fuel card are provided. What you should bring to the role: To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are: - You should be a time-served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems or with NVQ or C&G level 3 in electrical engineering. - 18th Edition preferred, but training can be provided. - A problem solver, able to identify potential issues and implement solutions, or escalate if required. - An excellent communicator, providing technical expertise to Internal and External staff and contractors. - Resilient, adapting to the pressures of work and working in a constantly changing environment. - Ability to work with minimum supervision, under own initiative to design and meet standards. - Knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety issues relevant to the industry. - Team player who can work in many different teams, showing respect for others, providing helpful feedback, and supporting others' development. - Full UK driving licence. What’s in it for you? - Offering a salary up to £42,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience. - Plus Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase the earning potential by up to a further £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training. - Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution - Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with length of service (plus bank holidays) - Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. - 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! - Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment) Who are we? We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job, and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Learn more about our purpose and values Working at Thames Water Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world's water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. 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. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know; we’re here to help and support. 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 and meet colleagues. 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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Risk and Controls Manager (NHH)
Thames Water - Swindon, South West
£45,000 to £54,075 a year
PermanentFull time
Are you experienced in governance, risk, and compliance, with a passion for driving operational excellence? As a Risk and Controls Manager (NHH), you'll play a key role in ensuring effective governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, and business resilience across our Non-Household market activities. Working closely with internal teams, senior stakeholders, and external partners, you'll help protect business performance, strengthen control frameworks, and drive continuous improvement. Please note, this role is internally known as a Service Control Manager. What you'll be doing as a Risk and Controls Manager (NHH) You'll be responsible for providing oversight of governance, risk, compliance, and resilience activities across the Non-Household market. Working collaboratively with stakeholders across the business, you'll ensure effective controls are in place, risks are managed appropriately, and regulatory obligations are met. - Establish and maintain effective delivery governance, including reporting into key committees. - Own and maintain the Retail Risk Register, ensuring risks are effectively identified, managed, and escalated. - Lead reviews of local risk registers and ensure appropriate actions are implemented. - Contribute to principal risk reporting and dashboards, providing insights and recommendations. - Maintain compliance with regulatory, contractual, and industry obligations. - Own and develop Risk and Control Matrices (RACM), ensuring appropriate controls and monitoring are in place. - Support internal and external audits, regulatory reviews, and control assessments, ensuring actions are delivered to completion. - Embed control operating requirements and provide ongoing oversight of compliance activities. - Manage Records of Processing Activities (RoPA) and support information governance requirements. - Develop, maintain, and test Business Continuity Plans to ensure service resilience. - Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, senior leaders, and external partners. - Promote a culture of continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to strengthen processes, controls, and service performance. Base location: Hybrid - Newbridge Square, Swindon Working pattern: Full-time, 36 hours per week (Monday to Friday) To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you'll need are: - Experience working within governance, risk, compliance, controls, or audit environments. - Strong relationship-building, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage people at all levels. - A naturally curious mindset, with the confidence to challenge existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret information, identify risks, and make recommendations. - Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately within a regulated environment. - A customer-focused approach, balancing business needs with positive customer outcomes. - Experience managing risk registers, control frameworks, compliance activities, or governance processes. - The ability to prioritise workloads effectively and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
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Room Attendant
Omni Facilities Management
£13.50 to £13.75 a year
PermanentFull time
Immediate start following a successful interview We're hiring a Housekeeping Associates to join our amazing team here at Omni Facilities Management Established in 1980, Omni Facilities Management is a leading provider of outsourced services to over 150 hotels across the UK, Netherlands, and South Africa. Employing over 4,000 people, Omni provides Housekeeping, Recruitment, Property and Software Services to major hotel groups including InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), Hilton, Marriott, Redefine BDL Hotels, Raffles, Shangri-La, Ritz-Carlton and Resorts World. We are currently looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated candidates for the position of Housekeeping Associate who will be responsible for cleaning the hotel bedrooms, bathrooms and public areas, ensuring that sufficient linen is available for daily operations and might also be required to complete additional cleaning tasks in the Back of House. Benefits from working with the company: Two weekly payments Up to 28 days paid holiday per year Permanent contract of employment Career progression on to our Management Programs & Flexible Learning Courses Company Benefits including retail discounts on food, shopping, clothes, holidays. eating out and up to 55% on cinema tickets Opportunity to work with great teams for an industry leader! Shift Pattern: Up to 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Sunday (24/7 Operation) Desired profile: Experienced in the Housekeeping Department in a hotel Willingness to work Ability to work under pressure with strong organizational skills Confident, professional, and welcoming personality Duties include: Room Attendant: Clean hotel rooms to required standards and by required deadlines Complete regular cleaning routines (task of the day) as per training Change bed linen and towels and make beds High and low dusting and polishing furniture Clean bathrooms, including vanity, sink, bath/shower, tiles / glass, and walls Vacuum and mop floors Replace stock of guest supplies, such as shampoo, soap, and brochures e Re-stock drinks in the mini bar Re-stock and clean equipment used In your role as a Housekeeping Associate, you may also be required to perform other duties like: Linen Porter Ensure the delivery of clean linen to designated areas in the hotel by specified deadlines Ensure the collection of soiled linen from designated areas in the hotel by specified deadlines Check all linen cupboards on a regular basis and ensure they are maintained in a tidy, organized manner and fully stocked Keep the service areas clean and tidy Wait for the linen delivery at the times specified by the hotel Bring all the dirty linen to the linen room, classify it, and count it Return damaged linen and ensuring it is accounted for by following the required procedure Pushing and pulling of linen trolleys throughout the hotel Public Area Cleaner Clean designated public areas of the hotel to required standards and by required deadlines Complete regular cleaning routines (task of the day) Vacuum, mop floors, and clean windows Dust and polish furniture and re-stock and clean equipment used Replace stock of supplies, such as soap, toilet rolls, brochures etc. Re-stock and clean equipment used Attend and provide input at housekeeping meetings. Act on any special instructions and pass on relevant information Be responsible for all keys in your possession Report anything which may be considered a Health & Safety hazard. Perform related duties and special projects, which may be assigned by the Executive Housekeeper or Assistant Executive Housekeeper room attendant / housekeeping / hotel cleaner / cleaning jobs / cleaning / cleaner / hotel housekeeping
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Personal Adviser
Isle of Wight Council - Newport, Isle of Wight
Grade 8, £30,841 to £33,699 per annum
HybridContractFull time
The role is based on the Isle of Wight with agile and flexible work practices. The office location is County Hall, Newport, Isle of Wight. Temporary post up to 12 months to cover maternity leave Making a difference for care experienced young people About Us: We are a dedicated and compassionate organization committed to providing safe, nurturing, and supportive homes for the children and young people we care for. Our mission is to ensure every child and young person is given the opportunity to thrive in a loving family setting. Creating change together with our children, families and professional colleagues to ensure all children achieve their aspirations.
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