Works Technician-Process Controller - Southend and surrounding areas

Anglian Water; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Works Technician-Process Controller, where you will play a vital role in maintaining water recycling services. This hands-on position involves outdoor work and varied tasks, ensuring compliance and efficiency at multiple sites. You'll be part of a team dedicated to environmental responsibility, with opportunities for personal growth and development. Enjoy competitive benefits, including private health care and flexible working arrangements, while contributing to a sustainable future. If you're proactive and enjoy problem-solving, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Private health care

Life cover

25 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive pension scheme

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Mathematics or equivalent are required.
• Strong administrative skills and flexibility are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and monitoring at water recycling centres.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and effective operations.

Skills

Effective Communication

IT Systems Competency

Problem Solving

Health and Safety Focus

Flexibility

Education

GCSEs in English

GCSEs in Mathematics

Job description

Works Technician-Process Controller - Southend and surrounding areas

Employer: Anglian Water

Location: Southend and surrounding areas

Salary: Circa £30,534 - depending on skills and experience + company van + standby allowance

Closing date: 8 May 2025

Position: Permanent, full-time, 37 hours a week

Join a world of opportunity!

Are you a hardworking, proactive, and self-motivated individual? If so, this could be the right role for you!

Water Recycling is at the core of our operations. We are responsible for collecting and treating used water, returning it safely to the environment via rivers and coastal outlets. Our network includes 76,000 kilometres of sewers and over 1,000 water recycling centres.

What will you be doing?

You will serve as one of our Water Recycling Services Works Technicians in Southend and nearby areas, covering several local sites. Your duties will include routine maintenance, monitoring, and adjusting treatment processes at water recycling centres. This is a hands-on role working outdoors in all weather conditions, with varied and challenging tasks that make each day different.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out scheduled activities via a scheduling app or direct instructions from Technicians, FLM, or Optimiser
• Collaborating with OMC to reschedule work plans to address critical compliance issues
• Ensuring site servicing maintains effective and efficient operations, following correct procedures to ensure compliance
• Performing asset care activities such as lubrication schedules to required standards
• Implementing actions from Compliance Action Plans

What are we looking for?

• GCSEs in English and Mathematics (or equivalent)
• Confidence and ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Competency with IT systems
• Experience in sewerage design and construction (desirable)
• Strong administrative skills
• Flexibility and good interpersonal skills to work with internal and external customers
• Strong focus on health and safety and process adherence
• Ability to work independently, solve problems quickly, and use initiative
• Full driving license

Employee benefits include:

• Private health care
• Life cover (8 times annual salary for dependents)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with holiday swap options for religious celebrations
• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive pension scheme with employer contributions up to 6%
• Additional benefits supporting wellbeing and lifestyle

Why choose Anglian Water?

We are committed to doing the right thing for our people, customers, and the environment. Our culture promotes collaboration, innovation, and inspiration, with a focus on inclusion, diversity, and fairness. Join us to be part of a company that values its employees and strives for positive impact.