Process Technician at Southern Water

Brede, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Feb, 26

Salary

35000.0

Posted On

09 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Process Technician, Mechanical, Electrical, ICA Technicians, Maintenance, Problem Solving, Communication, Project Management, Inspection, Testing, Chemical Dosing Systems, Fault Finding, Organizational Skills, Proactive, Teamwork, Adaptability

Industry

Utilities

Description

Closing Date 2025-10-10 Job Title: Process Technician - Multi/Electrician/Mechanic Location: Hastings Salary: up to £35,000 depending on experience *Must have a UK driving license as this role comes with a company van* Your experience as a Process Technician - Multi/Electrician/Mechanic is valuable to us here at Southern Water. Do you have the desire to be part of a team which consists of mechanical, electrical and ICA technicians but also enjoy managing your own workload? You will be somebody who is excited by the prospect of being able to reap the rewards and thrive on job satisfaction. Using your existing knowledge, you will undertake reactive and planned maintenance of plant and equipment daily in the East Sussex Water Supply region. Other responsibilities will include providing technical expertise to internal and external contractors, managing projects, and carrying out inspections and tests on electrical equipment and assisting in development of other projects. Every day is different, you will be working in all conditions carrying out and a range of tasks, to ensure the essential functions for the Wholesale Water directorate can operate to maintain a fresh water supply to our customers. Although work is generated to you on a weekly basis, you will be managing your own time, giving you the freedom and flexibility to design your own working week, you will continue to be organised and proactive. You do not need to have a background in Water. We would welcome applications from candidates outside of the sector, bringing fresh perspectives and ideas. Duties of a Process Technician - Multi/Electrician/Mechanic at Southern Water are, but not limited to: Maintain chemical dosing systems and assist with process issues. To install new plant and equipment as required 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 identify possible future risks and recommend changes in the course of their day-to-day work and to raise these for resolution as required Be part of a standby rota for reactive failures (Rota details to be discussed during the interview stage) Work closely with other asset maintenance technicians and process operators, to keep our sites operating well and producing clean wholesome water for our customers 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. You will need to be: • Level 3 NVQ qualified (Multi/Electrical or Mechanical). *Any applications that do not have the above qualifications will not be considered* What's in it for you? We offer a great company benefits package, in a role with stability, ongoing training and progression combined. The benefits include but are not limited to a company van ( business use only but can be taken home) with a fuel card, healthcare and eligibility for a company bonus. Working hours for this role are Monday to Wednesday 8am to 4.30pm and Thursday and Friday 8am to 15:30pm. In Southern Water you’ll have the benefits of structured hours, with standby opportunities giving you greater earning potential. Join our asset maintenance 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 undertake reactive and planned maintenance of plant and equipment in the East Sussex Water Supply region. Responsibilities include providing technical expertise, managing projects, and ensuring the essential functions for the Wholesale Water directorate operate effectively.