Electrical Process Technician

Southern Water; Chichester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van with fuel card

Health care cash plan

Competitive pension

Job summary

Southern Water in Chichester is seeking a Process Technician - Electrician to maintain and repair wastewater treatment works, sludge centres, and pumping stations across multiple sites from Portsmouth to Bognor. The role is permanent, 38 hours a week, with base pay £38,247.41 to £45,896.13 per year, plus a company van with fuel card and health care cash plan.

You will undertake reactive and planned maintenance, install new equipment, respond to alarms, and provide technical support to

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ Electrical qualification with certificates is required.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

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.

Skills

Problem-solving

Work under pressure

Education

Level 3 NVQ Electrical qualification

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Closing Date: 2026-09-10

Process Technician - Electrician

Location: Chichester - you will also need to be willing to travel across multiple sites from Portsmouth to Bognor and have a current full driving licence.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 38 hours

Salary: Base pay ranges from £38,247.41 - £45,896.13 per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Benefits:

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

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.

What you will be responsible for:

• 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.

Additional Requirements:

There may opportunities to work Standby's and over time in the future

What you'll bring to the role:

Essential

• Level 3 NVQ Electrical qualification with certificates.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

Desirable

• Experience in water industry.
• Strong understanding of pumping station operation and wastewater treatment process.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation.
• Knowledge of Mechanical Systems

Progression opportunities

Southern Water offers career progression, training, and development opportunities.

About Southern Water

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.

At Southern Water, 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.

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.

In line with Southern Water's security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their 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.

Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process, Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting, which may involve providing additional documentation.