Closing Date
2026-06-19
Process Technician – Multiskilled
Location: Canterbury, Kent (requires travel and current full UK driving licence).
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 38 hours per week
Salary: £40,860.92 – £48,509.64 per annum (dependent on skills and experience).
Benefits
- A company van (for business use only) and a fuel card.
- Health Care cash plan cover (options to upgrade for family coverage).
- Competitive pension.
See careers page for full list of benefits.
About The Role
Join our Wastewater Treatment Team to maintain and repair wastewater treatment works, sludge centres, and pumping stations. Ensure compliance with environmental, quality, and safety standards while supporting continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Undertake reactive and planned maintenance of mechanical and electrical plant and equipment across wastewater treatment works, sludge centres, and pumping stations.
- Install and commission new plant and equipment as required, ensuring compliance with company standards and safety regulations.
- Respond to alarms and diagnose faults, carrying out repairs or escalating issues promptly to minimise downtime and environmental impact.
- Perform inspection and testing on both mechanical and electrical systems, following company procedures and statutory requirements.
- Provide technical expertise and support to internal teams and external contractors, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
- Accurately update company systems and databases with maintenance records, fault reports, and compliance documentation.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance reliability, efficiency, and environmental performance.
Essential Qualifications
- Level 3 NVQ Mechanical and/or Electrical qualification with certificates.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Problem‑solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills to provide technical expertise to internal and external contractors.
- Resilience and the ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment.
Desirable
- Experience in the water industry.
- Strong understanding of pumping station operation and wastewater treatment processes.
- Knowledge of health and safety legislation.
Progression Opportunities
Southern Water offers career progression, training, and development opportunities.
Additional Information
In line with Southern Water’s security requirements, successful candidates will need to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, a criminal record check (DBS) and verification of employment and/or education history for the past three years. Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all pre‑employment checks, including security vetting.
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.
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