Process Technician (mechanical / electrical)

Process Technician (mechanical / electrical)

Join Southern Water as a Process Technician (mechanical / electrical) and contribute to the maintenance and repair of water supply works, reservoirs and booster stations across Sussex.

Overview

Location: Sussex Region – requires travel across multiple sites and a full driving licence.

Salary: £36,954.02 to £46,869.22 per annum. Additional standby payments up to £10,000 per year.

Closing Date: 2026-01-12

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and planned maintenance of plant and equipment on a daily basis.
• Install new plant and equipment as required.
• Co‑train, coach and develop staff, including apprentices.
• Respond to alarms, fault‑find issues and identify or escalated solutions.
• Provide technical expertise to internal and external contractors.
• Manage projects internally and provide technical advice to contractors.
• Obtain quotations for parts, equipment or contractor work and provide own quotations for comparison.
• Update company systems and databases accurately and promptly.
• Identify possible future risks, recommend changes and raise issues for resolution.
• Provide standby cover on a 24/7 basis in the 1‑in‑6 roster.
• Stay up‑to‑date with new technology and approaches to improve plant/service.

Qualifications

• BTEC Level 3, NVQ or equivalent in mechanical and/or electrical disciplines.
• Time‑served apprenticeship preferred.
• In‑depth understanding of mechanical/electrical regulations, systems, equipment and processes.
• Problem‑solving skills with ability to implement solutions or escalation.
• Excellent communication skills, providing technical expertise to contractors.
• Resilient and adaptable to a constantly changing environment.

Additional Information

Southern Water is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Contact us if you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Employee contract type: Collective – Permanent (Non Shift).

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.