Process Tech (Mechanical) at Southern Water

Burham, West Bank, Palestinian Territory -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Mar, 26

Salary

44344.0

Posted On

27 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Knowledge, Maintenance, Repairs, Coaching, Training, Project Management, Technical Expertise, Fault Finding, Health And Safety, Water Industry Experience, Pumping Station Operation, Wastewater Treatment, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Environmental Compliance, Customer Service

Industry

Utilities

Description

Closing Date 2025-11-28 Process Technician - Mechanic Location: Kent Region - you will also need to be willing to travel across multiple sites in Kent and have a current full driving licence. Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 38 hours Salary: Base pay ranges £36,954.02 up to £44,344.09 per annum (depending on skills and experience) About the role We are currently recruiting for a Process Technician (Mechanical), joining our Water Supply Team, to play a vital part in the frontline of our day-to-day maintenance of, and repairs to, Water supply works, reservoirs and booster 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. What you will be responsible for: To undertake reactive and planned maintenance of plant and equipment on a daily basis. To coach, train and develop staff under their supervision, this to include the apprenticeship programme, if required To install new plant and equipment as required Provide technical expertise to Internal & External contractors. Manage projects internally and provide the technical expertise to contractors working for Southern Water To respond to alarms and fault find to identify issues, fix these or escalate if required To gain quotations for parts, equipment or from contractors for work to be carried out To provide self-quotations for work to be carried out, so assessment can be made against contractor prices. To update the necessary company systems and databases as required accurately and promptly To identify possible future risks and recommend changes in the course of their day-to-day work and to raise these for resolution as required. To keep up to date with new technology and approaches to ensure they can service existing plant/equipment and are able to identify opportunities to utilise new methods/approaches in their work. Additional Requirements 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! What you’ll bring to the role: Essential BTEC Level 3 NVQ qualified (mechanical) BTEC ONC or equivalent (Mechanical) Time served apprenticeship if possible Full UK driving licence Desirable Experience in water industry. Strong understanding of pumping station operation and wastewater treatment process. Knowledge of health and safety legislation. Progression opportunities Southern Water offers career progression, training, and development opportunities. About Southern Water Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed. At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. "At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need." If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com- Introduce Yourself) Our Commitment to Diversity We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. 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 undertake reactive and planned maintenance of plant and equipment, ensuring compliance with environmental and quality standards. They will also coach and develop staff, manage projects, and respond to alarms and faults.