Electrical Technician

Company: Southern Water
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Location: Tonbridge
Job Description:

Job Overview

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 plant and equipment.
  • Install new plant and equipment as required.
  • Respond to alarms and fault‑find issues, fixing or escalating as needed.
  • Carry out inspection and testing on electrical equipment following company procedures.
  • Provide technical expertise to internal and external contractors.
  • Update company systems and databases accurately and promptly.
  • Participate in standby cover on a 1-6 rota basis.

Requirements

  • Mandatory standby cover required on a 1-6 rota basis.
  • Level 3 NVQ Electrical qualification with certificates.
  • Full UK driving licence.
  • Problem‑solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
  • Desirable: Experience in the water industry.
  • Strong understanding of pumping station operation and wastewater treatment process.
  • Knowledge of health and safety legislation.

Diversity & Inclusion

Southern Water welcomes 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.

Benefits

  • A company van (for business use only) which you can take home.
  • Fuel card.
  • Health Care cash plan cover (with options to upgrade for family coverage).
  • Competitive pension.

Southern Water Commitment

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. 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.

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Posted: July 8th, 2026