Process Tech (Mech) at Southern Water

New Forest, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Feb, 26

Salary

44344.0

Posted On

09 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Knowledge, Problem Solving, Communication, Pumping Station Operation, Wastewater Treatment Process, Adaptability, Teamwork, Technical Expertise

Industry

Utilities

Description

Closing Date 2025-11-17 Job Title: Process Technician – Mechanic Location: Chichester & Havant - you will also need to be willing to travel across multiple sites and have a current full driving licence. Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 38 hours Salary: Base pay ranges £36,954.02 to £44,344.09 per annum (offer amount is depending on skills and experience) Qualifications required: Level 3 NVQ *The role requires you to commit to standby which attracts additional payments and overtime (subject to availability) which may increase your potential earnings to up to £10,000 per year in addition to your base pay! More benefits! A company van (for business use only) which you can take home, and a fuel card All necessary PPE, tools, uniform and training to excel in your career at Southern Water 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays BUPA cash plan cover (with options to upgrade for family coverage) Free annual flu jab and eye test vouchers Pension contributions up to 11% (depending on your contribution) An employee assistance program A network of sports and social clubs Company and performance-related bonus Life assurance equal to 4x salary Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service) Health Cash Plan Two paid volunteering days a year Occupational health service Discounts with over 800 popular retailers Digital GP service Study support may be available for job-related qualifications Competitive maternity & paternity leave and flexible return to work options Cycle to work scheme What are we looking for? We are currently recruiting for a Process Technician (Mechanic), joining our Waste Water Treatment Team, to play a vital part in the frontline of our day-to-day maintenance of, and repairs to, waste water treatment works, sludge treatment centres and pumping stations to ensure all environmental, quality and customer service standards are met, whilst meeting H&S legislation and achieving budgetary targets. In this role you will be utilising your mechanical knowledge and experience to ensure we remain compliant, reduce pollution and ensure that all of our sites remain operational for the benefits of our customers. You will have the scope of opportunity to innovate and introduce solutions, to create continuous improvements into existing processes. You do not need to have a background in the water industry, we welcome applications from candidates outside of the sector, bringing fresh perspectives and ideas. However, you need to satisfy the below qualification requirement: Level 3 NVQ qualified (Mechanical) Driving license However an individual who has experience and qualifications in both mechanical and electrical work would be advantageous. (Any applications that do not have the required qualifications will not be considered): To be successful in this role, you will also be: • Able to demonstrate an in depth understanding of pumping station operation and the wastewater treatment process. • A problem solver, able to identify potential issues and implement solutions, or escalating if required. • An excellent communicator, providing technical expertise to Internal and External contractors. • Resilient, adapting to the pressures of work and working in a constantly changing environment. This is a job where you can make a difference to our customers and environment, this is a very rewarding role, and we need your technical abilities! Not one day is the same, but as a great team player you will be ready to take on the challenge with a proactive mindset and make the required improvements to keep the sites running without any interruptions! Join our Wastewater Treatment Team and see how far your career could progress with a company committed to career progression, training and development opportunities, our customers, and the environment. Our purpose is big. Our impact is huge. And we know that every single one of us has the power, through our actions, to positively change society and the environment for good. It’s why careers with us have real meaning. Because, if you’re driven and ambitious, we can offer you huge opportunities for personal growth, professional development and constant innovation. Forever evolving. Forever focused on doing the right thing, we empower and encourage everyone to play to their strengths and to help us shape a fair and positive future for all. We believe in Water for Life. If you do too, Dive Right In. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, because delivering water for life is our core purpose. To achieve this, we need 24/7 support in place to resolve incidents quickly and efficiently. All our employees understand the importance of out-of-hours incident support – because when problems appear, fixing them is our top priority. That’s why our people join together and support when and however needed to make sure our customers get the service they deserve. Joining the Southern Water family means you’ll become part of our incident support team. During your interview, your manager will speak to you about any incident support rotas that apply to your position. Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role?

Responsibilities

The Process Technician will be responsible for the maintenance and repairs of wastewater treatment works, sludge treatment centres, and pumping stations. This role ensures compliance with environmental, quality, and customer service standards while meeting health and safety legislation.