Process Expert

3 weeks ago


Woking, Surrey, United Kingdom Thames Water Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Principle Process Scientist to join our team at Thames Water on a fixed-term basis.

The purpose of this role is to provide expert wastewater treatment process knowledge and direction to achieve compliance with regulatory requirements.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Lead on optimisation projects with significant defined benefits
  • Demonstrate continuous improvement of processes, linking in SOM / EPR / OMP / Standards / AMP7 / Operational Excellence / Innovation team and all other initiatives
  • Support and review Final Effluent & mid-process monitoring, respond & escalate rising trends of concern
  • Drive engagement score within your team, striving for 80% participation rate in Engagement survey with regular quarterly engagement feedback sessions and demonstrable tangible action plans in place in line with the corporate H4U calendar
  • Reduce sickness absence through 100% completion of RTW meetings, proactively monitoring and managing attendance including taking appropriate supportive steps, utilising occupational health and where required absence management procedures
  • Manage training, development, learning and continuous improvement in your team to support performance
  • Demonstrate effective talent management with a focus on high potential talent, including visible support for Mentors, Apprentices, Upskillers and Tech to Manager development
  • Proactively manage the performance of the team including effective review of performance and robust support plans to ensure all employees perform to the required standard
  • Proactively manage recruitment process with recruitment team, ensuring PAWS are processed with 48hrs, interviews are scheduled before advert closing date
  • Ensure that effective daily huddles occur across own area in line with 'Managing Our Business' principles and that at audit all areas achieve a green pass with demonstrable actions plans where required
  • Ensure that monthly briefings / team meetings covering company key messages such as H&S, communications (team talk), operational performance with documented attendance sheet take place
  • Hold monthly 1:1 meeting with direct reports
  • Carry out 1 task observation a month for their direct reports (where applicable)

About You:

  • HNC or degree (or equivalent) in a Scientific or Engineering Being registered or chartered scientist would be an advantage although this is not essential
  • Significant experience in water treatment processes, supply or regulation, with experience of working with Sample Manager, EQUIS and SAP systems would be desirable
  • Good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills are also key to this role as you will be liaising with internal stakeholders within Thames Water on a day-to-day basis
  • The ability to work in a logical and analytical manner and be able to maintain a positive and professional approach when dealing with customers is also essential
  • Travel to other sites is required as a major part of this role thus a driving license is essential

What We Offer:

  • Hourly Pay rate: £25-£30 depending on skills and experience
  • Location: Hockford (STW) - GU24 ODE (Travel to other sites required)
  • Length of assignment: 26 weeks
  • Hours: 16 hours per week, working 2 days per week Monday and Friday

About Thames Water:

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.



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