OverviewWe are looking for a Technical Coordinator to join our Wastewater Operations Team working across the Thames Valley North area based at Oxford Sewage Treatment Works, working as part of a close and supportive Field Operations team.

Responsibilities

You’ll be responsible for the management of the pre-requisites within SAP (materials, permits, resources and services) for all complex jobs for planned and reactive work across maintenance and operations.

Use technical expertise and data captured from the field to design operationally critical jobs.

Highlight key operational risks across the area and present these to obtain funding.

Maintain the availability of plant and equipment and optimise treatment process performance.

Develop strong collaborative relationships with other internal and external stakeholders.

Provide expert advice on technical issues and generate solutions to operational risks.

Obtain quotes, order materials and 3rd party services through our framework contractors.

Ensure all aspects of Health and Safety are managed correctly, through a safe system of work approval, reviewing RAMS, permitting and site audits.

Base Location: Oxford STW - OX4 4YU, but you will be required to travel to the various sites around the Thames Valley North area.

Working Pattern: 36 hours, Monday-Friday, 7:30 - 15:36.

Requirements for the role: Valid UK driving license.

What you should bring to the roleThe essential criteria to help you succeed in this role is:

Relevant experience working within Water or Wastewater treatment or comparable industry, preferably experience as a Mechanical and Electrical technician or ICA technician.

Timed served an apprenticeship and a relevant technical qualification.

Highly logical - able to decide on and build the dependencies between tasks.

Collaborative – able to work closely with Planners, Field Performance Managers, suppliers, and 3rd parties.

Technically experienced with a good understanding of how to maintain assets.

Good local knowledge of how important an asset is to a site and how it relates to other assets.

Meticulous in documenting the finer details of what needs to take place.

Able to manage a large workload of numerous jobs in parallel.

Competent with IT systems (will use SAP extensively) as well as effective communication skills.

Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues relevant to the industry.

A clean driving licence is essential as the role involves travelling.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive between £36,400 to £42,000 per annum, depending on your level of experience.

Annual Leave: 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 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.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

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 WaterThames 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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