Process Technician

Hybrid - London Road (Newbury) SPS - RG13 2EN

Job title Process Technician  Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Hybrid - London Road (Newbury) SPS - RG13 2EN
Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours 38 Hours, Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 15:36pm Salary Starting From £28,335 depending on skills and experience Job grade A Closing date 29/01/2026

We have a great opportunity for a Process Technician to join our team at Newbury Sewage Pumping Station.
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 role, which the business simply cannot operate without you. 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 pumping stations 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.

• 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 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

38 Hours, Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 15:36 pm plus Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase your earning potential upon completion of essential company training.

All PPE, Tools plus a van and fuel card are provided.

Due to the nature of this role, you must hold a full UK driver's licence.

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are:

• Be a self-motivated individual who can immerse themselves in the team around them. You need to be very disciplined, have the desire to learn from those around you and have a can-do attitude. This role can be demanding at times, but very rewarding too.
• 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.

• Competitive salary Starting From £28,335 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 wellbeing.

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’rehere to help and support.

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.